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I Am Sam

Poster for the movie "I Am Sam"
Poster for the movie "I Am Sam"

I Am Sam (2001)

132 min - Drama - 28 December 2001
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Sam, a neurodivergent man, has a daughter with a homeless woman who abandons them when they leave the hospital, leaving Sam to raise Lucy on his own. But as Lucy grows up, Sam's limitations as a parent start to become a problem and the authorities take her away. Sam convinces high-priced lawyer Rita to take his case pro bono and in turn teaches her the value of love and family.

Director:  Jessie Nelson
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Courage Under Fire

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Courage Under Fire (1996)

116 min - Drama, Thriller, Mystery, War - 4 July 1996
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A US Army officer, who made a "friendly fire" mistake that was covered up, has been reassigned to a desk job. He is tasked to investigate a female chopper commander's worthiness to be awarded the Medal of Honor. At first all seems in order. But then he begins to notice inconsistencies between the testimonies of the witnesses...

Director:  Edward Zwick
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