Life According to Sam

Life According to Sam

2013
1h 30m
6.9

6.9/10

19 votes • View on IMDb

"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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Fine Films HBO Documentary Films
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date January 21, 2013
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt2558550
Website Visit Site

Cast

Sam Berns
Sam Berns

Self

Leslie Gordon
Leslie Gordon

Self

Scott Berns
Scott Berns

Self

Francis Collins
Francis Collins

Self - Director, National Institutes of Health

Dave Matthews
Dave Matthews

Self

Key Crew

Miriam Weintraub
Producer
Andrea Nix Fine
Director
Sean Fine
Director
Sheila Nevins
Executive Producer