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My Friend Sam - Living for the Moment (Original title)
Date: 16 January 2012 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Barney Reisz

Synopsis: Documentary following Sam Frears in his daily routine with friends and family; looking for love, with aspirations for his acting career and supporting West Ham. Sam is 39 and suffers from a rare genetic disorder called familial dysautonomia (FD) and was not expected to live beyond the age of five. The condition affects his nervous system and eyesight..

Genre:
Documentary

Subject:
Congenital abnormalities

Series title:
Storyville
TV Transmissions
Date: 16 January 2012Broadcast channel: BBC FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:00-23:00Digital Terrestrial - Colour - Sound

Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)

Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: MP4Video - TX date: 2012-01-16BFI identifier: N-19235
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access



Video materials(2)
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 00:58:41 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 2012-01-16BFI identifier: N-19234
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape


Description: MP4Video - TX date: 2012-01-16BFI identifier: N-19235
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access