This
fascinating documentary from director Tim Wardle chronicles the incredible, true story of three young men who by chance
realize they have much in common. It’s a chronicle that takes you on an
unbelievable journey from fame and discovery to a deep mystery involving
subterfuge and deception.
This
story starts over 50 years ago and comes into the public eye in 1980. What starts as an unusual case of
coincidence, becomes much more as three males, Eddie, David, and Robert, who
seemingly have no relation, are actually identical triplets with similar tastes
and preferences. This uncanny trio becomes a media sensation appearing on
every major talk show and news report.
But as their adoption background emerges, a fantastic truth is revealed.
The subsequent cover up is only part of the story as we see the lasting effects
on them psychologically and those closest to them.
Told from the point
of view of the brothers in present day with interviews of other principals in
their lives including family and spouses, it’s a study in manipulated lives and
stolen childhoods with a cloak of secrecy that rivals anything on The X Files. It
raises serious questions on morality and the responsibility of tampering with
human lives, and it makes one wonder how many other people have been affected? How much do family and environment determine
human outcome, and how much is genetically predestined? Is there such a thing
as free will?
The
film is successful in plunging the viewer in the middle of this story that
becomes a personal search for the truth.
Its images and impressions will stay with you long after the newsreel footage
closes out the credits. Memorable and disturbing.
***1/2
of **** stars
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