# That's What I Am (2011)

> A conflict-averse boy discovers friendship, dignity, and moral courage when a school project pairs him with the class outcast amid bullying and rumor.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/39204

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Drama, Family, Comedy, Romance
- Director: Michael Pavone
- Cast: Chase Ellison, Ed Harris, Molly Parker, Mia Rose Frampton, Amy Madigan, Renwick D. Scott II, Randy Orton, Yvette Rachelle
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1606180/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: nostalgic, warm, sentimental, family movie night, nostalgic weekend

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