Sam
1986, English. Directed by Aaron D. Weisblatt.
Sam is a 1986 American short documentary film directed by Aaron D. Weisblatt. It focuses on Sam Phelps, a New York State farmer who is opposed to the destruction of a nearby watershed, and argues for better planning and land management. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
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- 0h 22m
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- English
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- 1 January 1986
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Sam runs 22 minutes (0h 22m).
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Sam isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1986. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed Sam?
Sam (1986) was directed by Aaron D. Weisblatt and stars Sam Phelps.