I Am Sam… LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED

I Am Sam  is a 2001 American drama film co-written and directed by Jessie Nelson. 

It stars Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning, 

Elle Fanning, Richard Schiff, Loretta Devine and Laura Dern.

*Nelson and co-writer Kristine Johnson researched the issues facing adults 

with intellectual disabilities by visiting the non-profit organization L.A. GOAL

 (Greater Opportunities for the Advanced Living). 

They subsequently cast two actors with disabilities,

 Brad Silverman and Joe Rosenberg, in key roles.

The film's title is derived from the lines "I am Sam / Sam I am" 

of the book Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss,

 which is included in the movie.