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I Am Sam Questions

The document provides questions about the movie "I Am Sam" which explores issues of human dignity, legal rights, and social acceptance through the story of a man named Sam who has a developmental disability but raises his daughter Lucy. Students are asked a series of questions to analyze whether Sam can properly care for Lucy, the challenges he faces, the support he receives from friends, and the role of governmental intervention in the situation. Students are also prompted to consider whether Sam and Lucy each have a right to their family situation.

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I Am Sam Questions

The document provides questions about the movie "I Am Sam" which explores issues of human dignity, legal rights, and social acceptance through the story of a man named Sam who has a developmental disability but raises his daughter Lucy. Students are asked a series of questions to analyze whether Sam can properly care for Lucy, the challenges he faces, the support he receives from friends, and the role of governmental intervention in the situation. Students are also prompted to consider whether Sam and Lucy each have a right to their family situation.

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HRE 2O - Christ and Culture

Movie: I am Sam

Name:_________________________ Date Due:___________________________

Communication /22

In the movie, many issues are brought to the forefront. Human dignity, legal rights
and social acceptance form part of the big picture.

1 Does Sam have a disability? What kind? [2]

2 Sam has a daughter, Lucy. Does Sam love and care for Lucy properly? [3]

3 What problems arise for Sam as he raises his daughter? [3]

4 Sam has a tight-knit group of friends. Do they support Sam emotionally and socially?
How? [3]
5 Who does not support Sam in his endeavors to raise his daughter? [3]

6 Do you agree that governmental intervention was necessary in this case? List your
reasons as to why you believe it was necessary or not necessary. Could the government
have intervened in a more positive way to help Sam and his daughter? [3]

7 Lucy is a very bright six year old and loves her father very much. Does Lucy have a right
to be raised by her father? [2]

8 Sam has a developmental disability. However, Sam has a full-time job, has friends, has a
home, and lives independently. Does Sam have a right to be a parent?
[3]

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