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Survivors: My Friend Sam - Living For the Moment

Episode 2 of 3

Documentary following Sam Frears, a man born with a rare genetic disorder, as he struggles with everyday life, gets his acting career back on track and tries to find love.

Documentary about an extraordinary man named Sam Frears. Sam, now 39 years old, was born with an extremely rare genetic disorder - Familial Dysautonomia - which left him with only a 50% chance of making it to his fifth birthday.

The film reveals a complex, engaging, exceptional person as he struggles with everyday life while pursuing his joint goals of getting his acting career back on track and finding love.

1 hour

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Role Contributor
Director Toby Reisz
Series Editor Nick Fraser

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