Life According to Sam (2013)
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.
Director: Andrea Nix, Sean Fine
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: January 21, 2013
Cast
- Sam Berns - Self
- Leslie Gordon - Self
- Scott Berns - Self
- Francis Collins - Self - Director, National Institutes of Health
- Dave Matthews - Self
Music: Keegan DeWitt
Cinematography: Sean Fine
Editing: Jeff Consiglio
Production: Fine Films, HBO Documentary Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Life According to Sam about?
- 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.
- Who directed Life According to Sam?
- Life According to Sam was directed by Andrea Nix, Sean Fine.
- Who stars in Life According to Sam?
- Life According to Sam stars Sam Berns, Leslie Gordon, Scott Berns, Francis Collins, Dave Matthews.
- How long is Life According to Sam?
- Life According to Sam has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Life According to Sam?
- Life According to Sam is a Documentary film.
- Where was Life According to Sam produced?
- Life According to Sam was produced in United States of America.