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Sam Berns has progeria, a disease which accelerates the body’s aging process. A pair of Oscar-winning filmmakers followed him for three years to make what looks like an amazing documentary about his life. “Life According to Sam” airs on HBO starting Monday, Oct. 21.

Adam Albright-Hanna

Oct 20, 2013

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