Three identical triplets, separated at birth, reunite in 1980 New York, uncovering a hidden psychological study behind their adoption.
“The most amazing, incredible, remarkable true story ever told.”
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Three identical triplets, separated at birth, reunite in 1980 New York, uncovering a hidden psychological study behind their adoption.
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Synopsis
In 1980, Bobby Shafran arrived at Sullivan County Community College in New York and was mistaken for Eddy Galland by students and staff. The two soon met and discovered they were identical twins, both adopted. Their reunion led to the revelation of a third brother, David Kellman, and a media frenzy. As the brothers celebrated their bond, they learned their separation was part of a secret study by the Louise Wise Services adoption agency, raising ethical concerns about identity and the effects of differing upbringings.
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The GuardianTim Wardle’s compelling documentary spotlights the notorious case of three men who grew up not knowing their siblings existed.
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Why Watch
- Meet triplet brothers Edward, David, and Robert.
- Find out about the secret study on identical siblings.
- See their rise to media fame in the 1980s.
Did You Know
- The brothers discovered each other in 1980 at age 19.
- They opened a restaurant called Triplets after reuniting.
- The film won the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award at Sundance 2018.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary Three Identical Strangers?
Tim Wardle directed the documentary Three Identical Strangers.
What award did Three Identical Strangers win at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival?
It won the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Storytelling at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.
What was the purpose of the study involving the triplet brothers?
The study aimed to investigate the development of genetically identical siblings raised in differing socioeconomic circumstances.
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