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That's What I Am

That's What I Am

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

20116.81h 41m

Overview

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.

Directed by Michael Pavone
Written by Michael Pavone
Produced by Denise Chamian, Michael Pavone
Box OfficeBudget: $5.0M0

Top Cast

Chase Ellison

Chase Ellison

Andy Nichol

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

Mr. Simon

Molly Parker

Molly Parker

Sherri Nichol

Mia Rose Frampton

Mia Rose Frampton

Mary Clear

Amy Madigan

Amy Madigan

Principal Kelner

Renwick D. Scott II

Renwick D. Scott II

Dan Rainier

Randy Orton

Randy Orton

Ed Freel

Yvette Rachelle

Yvette Rachelle

Yvette Swedish Supermodel

J

Jordan Reynolds

Ricky Brown

Daniel Yelsky

Daniel Yelsky

Norman Grunmeyer

Themes & Keywords

californiacoming of ageteenage girlmiddle schoolteenage boy1960s

About That's What I Am

That's What I Am is a drama, family, comedy, romance film released in 2011 exploring themes of california, coming of age, teenage girl, middle school, teenage boy, 1960s. Directed by Michael Pavone, it stars Chase Ellison, Ed Harris, Molly Parker. 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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