Life According to Sam (2013)

01/21/2013 (US) • Documentary • 1h 30m

Progeria is just a part of who I am.

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.

Life According to Sam (2013)

01/21/2013 (US) • 1h 30m

Documentary

Progeria is just a part of who I am.

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.

Top Billed Cast

Sam Berns

Self

Leslie Gordon

Self

Scott Berns

Self

Francis Collins

Self - Director, National Institutes of Health

Dave Matthews

Self

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

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Keywords

woman director

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