The power of two / Twin Triumph Productions presents ; a film by Marc Smolowitz ; directed & produced by Marc Smolowitz ; produced by Andrew Byrnes.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Smolowitz, Marc, director, producer.

Byrnes, Andrew (Documentary film producer), producer.

Collective Eye Films, film distributor.

Twin Triumph Productions, production company, presenter.

Series:

Academic Video Online

Language:

English

Japanese

Subjects (All):

Cystic fibrosis--Patients--United States--Biography.

Cystic fibrosis--Patients--Family relationships--United States.

Twins--United States--Biography.

Stenzel Byrnes, Isabel, 1972---Health.

Stenzel, Anabel, 1972---Health.

Genre:

Documentary films.

Feature films.

Biographical films.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (95 minutes)

Place of Publication:

Portland, OR : Collective Eye Films, 2012.

Language Note:

In English with some Japanese dialogue with English subtitles.

System Details:

video file

Summary:

A story of twin sisters, two cultures, and two new chances at life. Inspired by their 2007 memoir, THE POWER OF TWO offers an intimate portrayal of the bond between half-Japanese twin sisters Anabel Stenzel and Isabel Stenzel Byrnes, their battle with the fatal genetic disease cystic fibrosis (CF) and miraculous survival through double lung transplants. Defying all odds, Ana and Isa have emerged as authors, athletes and global advocates for organ donation, and their connection to the CF and transplant communities provides rare insight into the struggles — and overlooked joys — of chronic illness. Featuring archival footage and probing expert interviews, this poignant directorial debut of Academy Award nominated producer Marc Smolowitz presents a multi-faceted portrayal of a society at a tipping point around this triumph of modern medicine. Evocative without being sentimental, THE POWER OF TWO reveals the twins not as heroines but as authentic women who share our fears about mortality and inspire us to make a difference.

Participant:

Featuring: Isabel Stenzel Byrnes, Anabel Stenzel.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed September 13, 2021).

Inspired by the memoir The power of two a twin triumph over cystic fibrosis by Isabel Stenzel Byrnes & Anabel Stenzel.

OCLC:

1274235437

Publisher Number:

ASP5127061/marc