August 26 – September 1, 2011
IFC Center
323 Sixth Avenue at West Third Street
“The Power Of Two” will hold its world premiere as part of DocuWeeks, the prestigious Academy Award®-qualifying documentary showcase presented by the International Documentary Association. Starting on August 19, 2011, the film will screen twice a day for seven days in Los Angeles and then for seven days in New York City!
Q&As with Ana, Isa, director/producer Marc Smolowitz & producer Andrew Byrnes will occur following these screenings: 8/26 @ 7:30 p.m.; 8/27 @ 9:50 p.m.; 8/28 @ 5:20 p.m.
The Power Of Two offers an intimate portrayal of the bond between half-Japanese twin sisters Anabel Stenzel and Isabel Stenzel Byrnes, their lifelong battle with the fatal genetic disease cystic fibrosis (CF), survival through miraculous double lung transplants, and improbable emergence as authors, athletes, and advocates for organ donation and those suffering from CF in the U.S. and Japan.
Directed and Produced by Marc Smolowitz
USA/Japan – 94 Minutes – Color – HD – Dolby 5.1
For more info: http://www.thepoweroftwomovie.com