Twins: The Divided Self (1997)
The Extraordinary Lives Of Identical Twins
Award-winning film-maker Antony Thomas examines the growing evidence that how twins turn out has more to do with their genetic make-up than their upbringing in this fascinating, moving documentary. The bitter feud between Tim Nicholas and his identical twin, Todd, was only resolved when Tim shot Todd through the heart. Identical twins, John and Bill Reiff eat together, sleep together, work together, and have known no other relationship throughout their adult lives. These are just two of the extraordinary personal stories that are uncovered during Thomas' journey through the private lives of twins; a journey that ends with a remarkable discovery.
Director: Antony Thomas
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: September 8, 1997
Cast
- George Schappell - Self (as Reba Schappell)
- Lori Schappell - Self
- Antony Thomas - Self (Narrator)
Editing: Barry Reynolds
Production: Carlton Television, HBO, CBC
Country: United States of America, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Twins: The Divided Self about?
- Award-winning film-maker Antony Thomas examines the growing evidence that how twins turn out has more to do with their genetic make-up than their upbringing in this fascinating, moving documentary. The bitter feud between Tim Nicholas and his identical twin, Todd, was only resolved when Tim shot Todd through the heart. Identical twins, John and Bill Reiff eat together, sleep together, work together, and have known no other relationship throughout their adult lives. These are just two of the extraordinary personal stories that are uncovered during Thomas' journey through the private lives of twins; a journey that ends with a remarkable discovery.
- Who directed Twins: The Divided Self?
- Twins: The Divided Self was directed by Antony Thomas.
- Who stars in Twins: The Divided Self?
- Twins: The Divided Self stars George Schappell, Lori Schappell, Antony Thomas.
- How long is Twins: The Divided Self?
- Twins: The Divided Self has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Twins: The Divided Self?
- Twins: The Divided Self is a Documentary film.
- Where was Twins: The Divided Self produced?
- Twins: The Divided Self was produced in United States of America, United Kingdom.