Life According to Sam

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.

Release Date

21 January 2013

90 minutes

Director

Main Cast

Self - Director, National Institutes of Health