Sam the Man is a 2001 American film directed by Gary Winick and starring Fisher Stevens. Plot. Sam Manning (Fisher Stevens) is a struggling writer living in New York City who finds himself creatively blocked while attempting to complete his highly anticipated second novel. Having achieved some success with his debut work, Sam now faces the pressure of living up to expectations while grappling with the dreaded sophomore slump that plagues many authors.
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