Movie Description
Life According to Sam
(2013)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Sean Fine,Andrea Nix
- Producer : Miriam Weintraub
- Editor : Jeff Consiglio
- Cast : Sam Berns,Leslie Gordon,Scott Berns,Francis Collins,Dave Matthews
Cast
Self
Self
Self
Self - Director, National Institutes of Health
Self
Posters
Facts
Original TitleLife According to Sam
Status Released
Release Information
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2013-01-21
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 30m
Homepagehttps://www.hbo.com/movies/life-according-to-sam
Production CompaniesFine Films,HBO Documentary Films
Genres
- Documentary
