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Life According to Sam

Progeria is just a part of who I am.
Jan 21, 2013 · 1h 30m
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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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CAST

Sam Berns
Self
Leslie Gordon
Self
Scott Berns
Self
Francis Collins
Self - Director, National Institutes of Health
Dave Matthews
Self
Directed by Sean Fine

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Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Fine Films, HBO Documentary Films
Country
US

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