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  • 2014
  • Unrated
  • Sundance Selects
  • 1 h 35 m
  • 2014
  • Unrated
  • Sundance Selects
  • 1 h 35 m

Summary This documentary tells the story of Daisy and Violet Hilton, conjoined twins who rose to superstardom at the beginning of the 20th century as sideshow attractions, performing alongside the likes of Bob Hope and Charlie Chaplin. Ruthlessly exploited by their managers, the sisters ultimately sued for their freedom—which they won at a terri...

Directed By: Leslie Zemeckis

Written By: Leslie Zemeckis

  • 2014
  • Unrated
  • Sundance Selects
  • 1 h 35 m
  • 2014
  • Unrated
  • Sundance Selects
  • 1 h 35 m

Bound by Flesh

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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Summary This documentary tells the story of Daisy and Violet Hilton, conjoined twins who rose to superstardom at the beginning of the 20th century as sideshow attractions, performing alongside the likes of Bob Hope and Charlie Chaplin. Ruthlessly exploited by their managers, the sisters ultimately sued for their freedom—which they won at a terri...

Directed By: Leslie Zemeckis

Written By: Leslie Zemeckis

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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80
Jun 26, 2014
In telling their remarkable story, filmmaker Leslie Zemeckis has not only etched a heart-wrenching portrait of their individual and dual misfortunes, she has subtly illuminated on the general public's dark fascination with “freaks.”
By Duane Byrge FULL REVIEW
80
Jun 26, 2014
Most of all, she (Zemeckis) brings generosity and compassion to the Hiltons’ tragic story.
By Elizabeth Weitzman FULL REVIEW
75
Jul 18, 2014
I found it immensely touching that these women found it in themselves to keep plugging away. Despite everything, they ended their days with a measure of peace and happiness.
By Peter Rainer FULL REVIEW
70
Jun 26, 2014
It would be hard not to make a thought-provoking, heartstring-tugging film from this source material, and Bound by Flesh certainly tells the twins’ story effectively.
By Neil Genzlinger FULL REVIEW
70
Jun 26, 2014
[An] absorbing, well-crafted documentary.
By Gary Goldstein FULL REVIEW
50
Jun 26, 2014
If Bound by Flesh sorely lacks the perspective of the physically atypical community, it's at least a fascinating look at the transformations in the entertainment industry in the last century.
By Inkoo Kang FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Mistress Inc.
Release Date Jun 27, 2014
Duration 1 h 35 m
Rating Unrated
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Website https://www.journeyman.tv/film/preview/xXmVlNTO5brA3L-Do4R8o6l4m4GObuPK0a_O4dvbzu1vm46-1tXQcnmSZuXc4L_Y0NKp3eSUqIWrgZOmh2vm
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Hollywood Film Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Chicago International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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