
I Am Santa Claus
Directed by Tommy Avallone
Produced by Double Windsor Films
A documentary that deconstructs the Santa Claus myth by examining the flawed, struggling men who embody it, balancing wry humor about their personal crises with genuine affection for their commitment to the role.
Everyone thinks of Santa Claus as a magical figure without flaws, but the men who keep his legend alive, real-bearded professional Santas, are nothing like the jolly ol' Saint Nick we've all grown up knowing. In reality, the mall Santa in your cherished children's photo has problems just like the rest of us. Even the jolliest of men fall victim to divorce, job loss, insecurity and even the occasional hangover. 'I Am Santa Claus' is a documentary that follows the lives of five real-bearded professional Santa Clauses as they anticipate and prepare the coming holiday season while showing them for who they actually are flawed, flesh and blood men who feel an overbearing responsibility to protect the integrity of the spotless, untarnished reputation of the "Red Suit."
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Is I Am Santa Claus violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is I Am Santa Claus sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is I Am Santa Claus easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Is I Am Santa Claus scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Does I Am Santa Claus end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like I Am Santa Claus
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as I Am Santa Claus
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like I Am Santa Claus, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like I Am Santa Claus, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like I Am Santa Claus, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
























































