Review of I Am Sam (2001) by Avradip S — 12 Dec 2013

Extremely touching! Sean Penn is extra ordinary!

This review of I Am Sam (2001) was written by Avradip S on 12 Dec 2013.

I Am Sam has generally received positive reviews.

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