Bound by Flesh

Name: Bound by Flesh
Genre: Documentary
Released: June 27, 2014
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 68

2014

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Sundance Selects | Release Date: June 27, 2014 | Not Rated

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 terribleThis 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 terrible cost. [IFC Films]… Expand

Director: Leslie Zemeckis

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 95 min

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Elizabeth Weitzman

Jun 26, 2014

Most of all, she (Zemeckis) brings generosity and compassion to the Hiltons’ tragic story. Read full review

Duane Byrge

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.” Read full review

Peter Rainer

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. Read full review

Neil Genzlinger

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. Read full review

Gary Goldstein

Jun 26, 2014

[An] absorbing, well-crafted documentary. Read full review

Inkoo Kang

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. Read full review

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