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I AM*
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I AM*

A film by Lillian Mary Dedeye Dweh

DocumentaryFeatureTrailer & Other2025May 2025June 2025
Country
United States
Running time
66 min
Year and edition
2025 - May-June 2025

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This documentary offers an unflinching look at the trauma, adversity, and systemic challenges experienced by young people in the care of child protective services. Through deeply personal narratives and honest reflections, I AM gives voice to those whose stories are too often overlooked.

TMFF Awards

  • May–June Feature 2025 Winner3rd Best Feature Film
4.6
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  1. A
    Alison Ewing24 Jun 2025
    I was totally amazed at the quality of this film. It raises important issues about foster care in Arizona. Kudos to the women whose stories were told and to the folks responsible for putting the film together. I hope the film’s message gets to people who can make much needed changes to the foster care/group home system.
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    Talatu24 Jun 2025
    This documentary was a real eye-opener about what’s happening in the CPS system. I truly commend the women who shared their experiences their courage helped me develop a deeper compassion for children growing up in the system. I’m grateful I had the opportunity to attend the premiere of such a powerful and important film.
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    The Wife24 Jun 2025
    What an excellent independent film. I am inspired by those young ladies who shared their stories. You just never know what people are going through. It’s good to educate yourself on matters like this so you can advocate for others. Thanks for the courage to share. Well done!
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    Dany23 Jun 2025
    This is a powerful documentary that shines light on the foster system, I think these women did an amazing job with their testimonies. Beautiful, inspiring women that deserve so much praise and recognition for how incredible this documentary is. Highly recommend! Can’t wait to see what they all can accomplish.
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    Liz Alisandro19 Jun 2025
    This is beautiful like they say everything happens for a reason and for you ladies to come out and share your stories it’s an eye opener to those that don’t know what being in foster care is like or what you want through to be here today I want to say thank you for sharing ❤️
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    Oluwatosin19 Jun 2025
    Having watched the premiere, I was deeply shocked that such situations could occur in a civilized society. Each scene in this documentary reveals the urgent need for a complete reform of the entire CPS. I hope this draws the attention of our leaders. IAM is a powerful call to action for a country that truly cares about nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.
  7. K
    Kevin Davis Sr17 Jun 2025
    I had the pleasure of actually supporting a friend of mine that was apart of this documentary and I did not realize the trials and tribulations that foster children go through. I have had friends growing up that were a part of foster care and never imagined that it would be this way. This documentary was an eye opener to the cruelty that the children face. It also shows how there should be more legislation to help provide a safe environment for the children in situation to thrive and live a healthy life. This documentary gave a really vivid picture of the things that these children have to go through.
  8. R
    RoseAnn Gilligan17 Jun 2025
    Very Powerful message...
  9. B
    Bri. Murphey17 Jun 2025
    I attended the premiere. Film is insightful and informative, and I will recommend those who are into documentaries to give it a watch. Best of luck to the entire team of I AM.

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