CinemaOSMovie · 2013 · 1h 30m · G

Life According to Sam

Progeria is just a part of who I am.

70%(20)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byAndrea Nix Fine, Sean Fine

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
EN
Released
January 21, 2013
Studios
HBO Documentary FilmsFine Films

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Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring

Sam Berns

Self

Leslie Gordon

Self

Scott Berns

Self

Francis Collins

Self - Director, National Institutes of Health

Dave Matthews

Dave Matthews

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Andrea Nix Fine
Andrea Nix Fine
Sean Fine
Sean Fine
Produced by
Miriam Weintraub

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