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Survivors

Episode 2: Survivors: My Friend Sam - Living For the Moment

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

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. Show less

Contributors

Director:
Toby Reisz
Series Editor:
Nick Fraser

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