The Secret Behind This Toddler's Superhuman Strength

This documentary investigates the case of Liam Hoekstra, a toddler born with an extraordinarily rare genetic condition that gives him unusual muscle mass and strength. It follows the doctors trying to understand a child who defies the normal limits of a growing body, and what his case reveals about human muscle and genetics. The film balances medical curiosity with the everyday reality of raising an unusual child. A fascinating watch on genetics, the human body and one remarkable young boy. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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