Review of Life According to Sam (2013) by Natalie M — 03 Jun 2014

A wonderful documentary about Sam and his fight against the rare and bizarre disease progeria.

This review of Life According to Sam (2013) was written by Natalie M on 03 Jun 2014.

Life According to Sam has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Dennis Harvey (1,137) for Variety (12,700) on 17 Oct 2013

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By Dana L (127) on 29 Dec 2013

I almost didn't turn this on because of how sad I thought it would be…

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By Davi L (15) on 09 Aug 2014

What a documentary. every parent should see this. highly recommended…

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By Sheri Linden (962) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 17 Oct 2013

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By Duane Byrge (235) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 17 Oct 2013

Directors Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine have fashioned an informative, emotionally uplifting saga of the powers of optimism and persistence…

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By Margaret D (36) on 22 Jun 2013

If you have forgotten how to dream, see this film. If you have forgoten how to hope, see this film…

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By Lukechristiansc (452) on 21 Mar 2014

I feel so bad that sam passed away . I wish that he could be with us today…

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By Fernando José G (114) on 07 Jan 2014

Un documental conmovedor, fresco y hecho con el corazón…

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By Renee C (85) on 22 Oct 2013

An inspirational, educational documentary that moved me in so many ways. Bravo to the filmmakers and family... and happy birthday, Sam…

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By Elaina M (4) on 22 Sep 2014

This movie will affect you to the core and make you realize the struggles some family's go through daily…

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