Life According to Sam
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.
Cast: Sam Berns, Leslie Gordon, Scott Berns
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Life According to Sam
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Andrea Nix Fine, Sean Fine
- Producers
- Miriam Weintraub, Sheila Nevins
- Studio
- Fine Films, HBO Documentary Films
Maturity rating
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