Sam Dawson

Samuel John "Sam" Dawson is a fictional character appearing in the 2001 film I Am Sam, from which he serves as the protagonist. He is portrayed by Sean Penn.
__TOC__
== Biography ==
Sam Dawson is a developmentally challenged man in his thirties who has the mental age of seven. Despite his mental handicap, he is a dedicated single father to his young daughter, Lucy. He lives with her and relies on his agoraphobic neighbor and his group of supportive friends for assistance when he cannot take care of her.
== Occupation ==
Sam is a barista’s assistant at Starbucks, where he is beloved by customers for his enthusiasm and helpfulness. His interests include The Beatles and he often turns to their life stories for inspiration.
== Relationships ==
Sam has never had a romantic relationship, the only love he understands is the innate love that a father feels for his daughter. His biggest challenge is trying to regain custody of Lucy, as Lucy begins to surpass his mental capabilities. He enlists the help of a high-powered attorney to help him in this process, but he must convince a jury that he is a competent and loving father.
== Personality ==
Despite his mental limitations, Sam possesses a gentle and pure nature. He is also wise beyond his appearance. As he fights for the custody of his daughter, Lucy, he becomes increasingly self-aware and frustrated by others' lack of understanding of his situation. He expresses this frustration to his lawyer, saying that due to being born with developmental challenges, he has always had to try harder and still doesn't get the recognition he deserve
==Appearances==
*I Am Sam (2001)
Category:Characters
Category:Male characters
Category:I Am Sam characters
Category:Characters portrayed by Sean Penn