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    I Am Sam December 16th‚ 2010 In the movie I Am SamI will be discussing two elements of communication‚ facial expressions and the social exchange theory of relationships. I will be describing two different scenes of the movie to show how facial expressions are an important element of communication as well as two other scenes to show how the social exchange theory of relationships works in this movie. During the final custody hearing to determine if Sam‚ who has the mentality level of a seven

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    I AM SAM Director: Jessie Nelson Writers: Kristine Johnson‚ Jessie Nelson Stars: Sean Penn‚ Michelle Pfeiffer‚ Dakota Fanning Sheenna Jey O. Corollo BSTM III-1D INTRODUCTION: As a human being‚ what is a definition of the word parent to you? Is it the amount of intellectual maturity displayed or the level of love given?1 Is it possible that a mentally challenged man can give the love and care that a child need as they grew up which should a parent give to their child? I Am Sam is a

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    The 2001 movie I Am Sam moves beyond the role of an entertaining film and into the function of a social dissertation on the cultural depiction of disability in contemporary life. Directed by Jessie Nelson (Megan Dowdy‚ 2009)‚ I Am Sam follows a mentally challenged father‚ on his integral pursuit to regain custody of his 7 year old daughter Lucy. As a result‚ I am Sam received acknowledgment for its aptitude and capability to approach the susceptible subject of cerebral disabilities and parenting

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    I Am Sam In this movie‚ Sam Dawson‚ is a developmentally disabled adult who has been raising his daughter Lucy for seven years. He receives help in raising Lucy from a group of friends that also have developmental disabilities. Although Sam provides a loving and structured environment for Lucy‚ her intellectual development begins to surpass her fathers. Because Lucy’s school reported their findings of Lucy’s developmental progress possibly being altered by Sam’s disability‚ Lucy was taken

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    I AM SAM movie – Reaction Paper I. SUMMARY The movie revolves around a mentally challenged man named Sam Dawson.   He has a 7 year old daughter‚ Lucy who in under unfortunate circumstances was taken away from him. Now he asks help from a well-known lawyer‚ Rita and fights for custody over Lucy. With the help of his friends and loved ones‚ they do their best to get Lucy back. On the way‚ rough challenges comes their way but strengthens their bond and love for each other. II. PERSONAL REACTION

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    I Am Sam was an enlighten story of a struggle of a man and his daughter to stay together. In this movie the director showed the viewers a realistic situation between family and state. The director also did an excellent job portraying the illustration of the main character (Sam) and his daughter (Lucy) personal struggle within. This story showed the importance of love and family. The movie I Am Sam introduces conflict between the family and state. The main character (Sam) and

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    Sam Dawson (Sean Penn)‚ a man with a developmental disability‚ is the single father of Lucy (Dakota Fanning)‚ following their abandonment by her mother‚ who is revealed to be a homeless woman who "just needed a place to sleep". Despite his limitations‚ Sam is well-adjusted and has a supportive group of friends with developmental disabilities‚ as well as a kind‚ agoraphobic neighbor Annie (Dianne Wiest) who takes care of Lucy when Sam cannot. Though Sam provides a loving and caring environment for

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    Sam Dawson has the mental capacity of a 7-year-old. He works at a Starbucks and is obsessed with the Beatles. He has a daughter with a homeless woman; she abandons them as soon as they leave the hospital. He names his daughter Lucy Diamond (after the Beatles song)‚ and raises her. But as she reaches age 7 herself‚ Sam’s limitations start to become a problem at school; she’s intentionally holding back to avoid looking smarter than him. The authorities take her away‚ and Sam shames high-priced lawyer

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    AMELETTE R. FLORENTIN #16 Zamora St. Camiling‚ Tarlac ame_sahkhu13@yahoo.com 09468592647 OBJECTIVE: To obtain a teaching position enabling me to utilize my strong communication and leadership skills that offers growth and advancement opportunities. EDUCATION: TERTIARY : Tarlac College of Agriculture Malacampa‚ Tarlac Bachelor of Elementary Education SAFE-4SR Scholar April 9‚ 2012 SECONDARY : Camiling Catholic School

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    am Sam (2001) with Sean Penn is being used in college sociology‚ psychology and English classes to help students explore the complex nature of love‚ parenting‚ intelligence and other important themes addressed in the film. Here is a movie review cum essay cum psychological/sociological analysis written on the film. Love‚ Intelligence‚ Parenthood in I am Sam ’All you need is love’ is both a song by The Beatles and also a major theme of director Jessie Nelson’s 2001 film I am Sam‚ produced by

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