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Life According to Sam

Progeria is just a part of who I am.
Progeria is just a part of who I am.
Documentary - 2013
Life According to Sam
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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.
Director:
,
Andrea Nix
,
Sean Fine
Cast:
,
Dave Matthews
,
Sam Berns
,
Leslie Gordon
,
Scott Berns
,
Francis Collins

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Rated:
TV-G
Runtime:
90 min
Release date:
21 Jan 2013
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 3 wins & 2 nominations total

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
The story of these efforts, which have produced promising results, is itself remarkable, though nothing in this documentary equals the portrait of the unforgettable son they produced.
– Dorothy Rabinowitz,
Wall Street Journal,
18 Oct 2013
fresh:
This is the straightforward story of a family facing adversity head-on and making inroads against a rare disease.
– Sheri Linden,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Oct 2013
fresh:
A straightforward, solidly crafted inspirational tale that should appeal to quality broadcasters.
– Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
5 Feb 2013
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