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I Am Santa Claus is a heartwarming documentary film from 2014 that follows the lives of five professional Santa Clauses in their day-to-day lives. The film explores the reasons why these men embody the spirit of Christmas and, without question, take on the responsibility of being Santa Claus year after year. The legendary pro-wrestler and Santa Claus himself, Mick Foley, is one of the main focuses of the documentary. Foley takes us on a journey through his personal life as he talks about his experiences growing up and how he became interested in the character of Santa Claus. Since retiring from his wrestling career, Foley has been able to focus more on his portrayal of Santa Claus and spreading the true meaning of Christmas. Foley also discusses in the documentary how he uses his popularity to help bring joy and happiness into people's lives, especially children.

One of the other Santas to be featured in the documentary is Russell Spice, who is a real estate agent from Texas. Spice, who has been playing Santa for almost twenty years, has dedicated his life to being a great Santa Claus. In the film, we see him travelling around the country, visiting hospitals, and spreading joy wherever he goes. Spice is a great example of how being a good Santa Claus is more than just the costume, it's about embodying the true meaning of Christmas and spreading kindness, love, and hope.

Jim Stevenson, another of the featured Santas, is another great example of how anyone can take on the role of Santa Claus. Stevenson, who is a family man from California, has made it his mission to bring the magic of Christmas back to the forefront. Through his natural talent, kindness, and great sense of humor, Stevenson is a true embodiment of the character of Santa Claus.

Throughout the documentary, we also meet other Santa Clauses who all have their own unique stories to tell. Some are professional Santas, others are just ordinary men who enjoy spreading Christmas cheer. However, what they all have in common is the love of the role they play as Santa Claus and how they all want to be a positive force in the world.

I Am Santa Claus is a film about the true meaning of Christmas and how being a Santa Claus is more than just the red suit and beard. The documentary showcases the Santa Claus character as a beacon of hope and kindness that embodies the holiday spirit. The film also emphasized how important it is to believe in oneself and the importance of spreading joy, happiness and love in a world that can at times be harsh, unkind and unforgiving.

The documentary film also touches on the subject of people's perceptions of Santa Claus, both positive and negative. For instance, in the film, they spoke with a Santa that is often criticized for being too overweight, but the Santa's response was that it does not matter what he looks like because the point of the role is about inspiring joy and hope to people. The documentary film is ultimately a powerful reminder that every actor playing Santa Claus brings with them their own unique personality and experiences that can help them to embody the character to spread happiness to those around.

Overall, I Am Santa Claus is an emotional and powerful journey into the lives of five men who have dedicated themselves to spreading the joy of Christmas. It is a heartwarming film that will remind you of the true meaning of the holiday season and the power of human kindness. For anyone who loves the festive season and who wants to see the world in a more compassionate and hopeful light, this documentary is not to be missed.

I Am Santa Claus is a 2014 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.5.