That's What I Am

2011
PG
1h 41m

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7.0/10

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Ed Harris, Chase Ellison, Mia Rose Frampton, and Alexander Walters in That's What I Am (2011)

Set in 1960's California, 12-year-old Andy Nichol faces a challenge when his teacher (Ed Harris) pairs his with the school outcast on a big project. Meanwhile, a dramatic incident causes teachers and parents alike rethink their roles in school and
society.

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In 1965, 13 y.o. paperboy Andy's paired up with a geek on a project in the popular junior high teacher's class. Andy learns and grows from it.In 1965, 13 y.o. paperboy Andy's paired up with a geek on a project in the popular junior high teacher's class. Andy learns and grows from it.In 1965, 13 y.o. paperboy Andy's paired up with a geek on a project in the popular junior high teacher's class. Andy learns and grows from it.

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IMDb RATING

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Awards
- 1 nomination total

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Gr.8 Andy learns tolerance from geek Big G and teacher Mr. Simon against bullies, and kissing from Mary in 1965.

"That's what I am" (2011 DVD), writer, singer, whatever you want to be, favored English teacher Mr. Simon (Ed Harris) encourages 1965 students in their dreams. He pairs our Grade 8 narrator Andy (Chase Ellison) with Big G. (Alexander Walters), ginger, big-eared, for their big project. Stanley stands a foot taller than all, defends his fellow geeks, especially his best friend, the smallest student Norman (Daniel Yelsky), with dignity against the bullies. Andy learns tolerance, compassion, and resolve while pursuing his crush, the womanly ideal Mary (Mia Rose Frampton). Adults are drawn as individuals, larger than stereotypes: kind mother (Molly Parker), computer-literate father (Daniel Roebuck), concerned principal (Amy Madigan) who begs Mr. Simon to deny career-crushing rumor from a bully's parents.

AnEyeSpy
Oct 16, 2011
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Trailer 2:27

That's What I Am

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That's What I Am: Tolerance

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That's What I Am: Tolerance

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That's What I Am: Bullying

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That's What I Am: Principals

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That's What I Am: Mary Hovers

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Trivia
In its entire theatrical run, the most this played in was just 10 theaters.

Goofs
(at around 1h 30 mins) When Andy is headed to Mr. Simon's house, a white 90s Lincoln Town Car can been seen in the background.

Quotes
Andy Nichol: Why would God do that, mom? Make someone look like Big G? So that everyone makes fun of him?
Sherri Nichol: Maybe because God didn't see anything wrong with him in the first place. And Andy... His name is Stanley.

Crazy credits
During the credits photos from the Eagles yearbook are accompanied by a brief description of the future of the main characters.

Connections
Featured in Great Movie Mistakes III: Not in 3D (2011)

Soundtracks
Along Comes Mary
Composed by Tandyn Almer (as Tandryn Almer)
Performed by The Association
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing