Three Identical Strangers is a 2018 documentary film directed by Tim Wardle. It tells the incredible true story of triplets who were separated at birth and reunited by chance at the age of 19. The film begins in 1980, when Bobby Shafran arrives at college and is mistaken for someone named Eddy Galland. Soon, the two realize they are twins who were adopted into different families. Their story makes headlines, and a third brother, David Kellman, sees their photo in the newspaper and contacts them. The triplets are overjoyed to reunite and become media sensations.
At first, the reunion is heartwarming. The brothers are eerily similar — they share the same mannerisms, taste in food, and even smoke the same brand of cigarettes. They appear on talk shows, open a restaurant together, and enjoy their newfound fame. However, the film takes a darker turn as they begin to uncover the truth behind their separation.
It is revealed that the triplets were intentionally separated as part of a secret scientific study conducted by psychiatrist Peter Neubauer. The study, funded by a private adoption agency and a Jewish social service organization, aimed to observe how different parenting styles would affect genetically identical siblings. The families were never told about the experiment.
The psychological impact of the separation becomes clear as the film progresses. One of the brothers, Eddy, struggles with mental health issues and tragically takes his own life. The film explores the ethical implications of the experiment and raises questions about nature vs. nurture, identity, and free will.
Three Identical Strangers is both a fascinating and heartbreaking film. It shows how science can cross moral boundaries and how deep the bond between siblings can be, even when separated for years. The documentary leaves a lasting emotional impact.
The film premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Storytelling. It was nominated for Best Documentary at the 72nd British Academy Film Awards, and was also on the short list of 15 films (out of 166 candidates) considered for nomination for Best Documentary Feature at the 91st Academy Awards, though it was not selected as one of the final five nominees for the award. It can be viewed free at TUBI. For Details visit:
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