Life According to Sam

2013

90 min Documentary 7.0 7 likes

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.

Director:

Sean Fine, Andrea Nix

Writers:

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Awards:

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 3 wins & 2 nominations total

Production:

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Country:

United States

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