That's What I Am

That's What I Am

2011 · 101 min · EN · PG · 6.8 (168 votes)
Dir. Michael Pavone · Starring Chase Ellison, Ed Harris, Molly Parker, Mia Rose Frampton, Amy Madigan, Renwick D. Scott II · Music James Raymond

I'm a teacher. I'm a singer. I'm a writer.

DramaFamilyComedyRomance

A coming-of-age story that follows 12-year-old Andy Nichol, a bright student who, like most kids his age, will do anything to avoid conflict for fear of suffering overwhelming ridicule and punishment from his junior high school peers.

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A gentle, earnest look at navigating the awkwardness of middle school in the 60s. It feels like a warm, nostalgic memory of finding your place and the quiet strength of friendship.

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