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Documentary
1h 30m

Life According to Sam (2013)

Overview

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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Sean Fine profile
Sean Fine

Director

Andrea Nix profile
Andrea Nix

Director

Cast

Sam Berns profile
Sam Berns

Self

Leslie Gordon profile
Leslie Gordon

Self

Scott Berns profile
Scott Berns

Self

Francis Collins profile
Francis Collins

Self - Director, National Institutes of Health

Dave Matthews profile
Dave Matthews

Self

Sam Berns profile
Sam Berns

Self

Leslie Gordon profile
Leslie Gordon

Self

Scott Berns profile
Scott Berns

Self

Francis Collins profile
Francis Collins

Self - Director, National Institutes of Health

Dave Matthews profile
Dave Matthews

Self

Extra

Release Date

January 21, 2013

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Fine Films logoHBO Documentary Films logo

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Videos

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Fall Documentary Series: Life According to Sam (HBO Documentary Films)

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