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Life According to Sam

G1h 30m2013Sean Fine,Andrea Nix Fine
IMDb 8.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%
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"Progeria is just a part of who I am."

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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What is Life According to Sam (2013) about?

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.

Who stars in Life According to Sam?

Life According to Sam stars Sam Berns (Self), Leslie Gordon (Self), Scott Berns (Self), Francis Collins (Self - Director, National Institutes of Health), Dave Matthews (Self). The film was directed by Sean Fine.

How long is Life According to Sam?

Life According to Sam has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2013. It is rated G.

Is Life According to Sam worth watching?

Life According to Sam holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Documentary, Biography, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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