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199750 minPG-13documentary

Twins: The Divided Self

199750 minPG-13documentary

A bitter feud between identical twins Tim Nicholas and Todd ended when Tim shot Todd through the heart.

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A bitter feud between identical twins Tim Nicholas and Todd ended when Tim shot Todd through the heart.

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Antony Thomas

Antony Thomasdirector

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Lori Schappellcast

Antony Thomas

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Tim Nicholas and his identical twin, Todd, faced a tragic resolution to their bitter feud when Tim shot Todd through the heart. In "Twins: The Divided Self," filmmaker Antony Thomas presents personal stories that illustrate the complex dynamics of twin relationships. John and Bill Reiff, also identical twins, have shared every aspect of their lives, from eating to working together. The film investigates the influence of genetic make-up on twins, contrasting it with their upbringing.

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