Samantha Fuller

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Samantha Fuller
Born (1975-01-28) January 28, 1975 (age 49)
Known for A Fuller Life
Parent(s) Samuel Fuller
Christa Lang

Samantha Fuller (born January 28, 1975) is an American director and producer who is best known for making A Fuller Life , a documentary regarding the centenary of the birth of her father, Samuel Fuller. [1]

Fuller is the only child of Samuel Fuller and his wife Christa Lang. [2]

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References

  1. "Samantha Fuller | Viennale". www.viennale.at. Archived from the original on 2013-10-24. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
  2. "Samuel Fuller documentary 'A Fuller Life' premiering at Venice". Los Angeles Times. August 28, 2013.