Life According to Sam
Progeria is a rare, fatal genetic condition that causes accelerated aging in children; its young victims rarely live past 13. This moving documentary explores the remarkable world of Sam Berns and the relentless pursuit of a treatment and cure by his parents (both doctors) to save their son from the disease.
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- Cast
- Crew
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Life According to Sam
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 21, 2013
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
69%
Original Title
Life According to Sam
Production Companies
Fine Films, HBO Documentary Films
Director
Andrea Nix
Description
Progeria is a rare, fatal genetic condition that causes accelerated aging in children; its young victims rarely live past 13. This moving documentary explores the remarkable world of Sam Berns and the relentless pursuit of a treatment and cure by his parents (both doctors) to save their son from the disease.
