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connected: the story of the seemingly impossible separation of Pedro and Augusto
about the film
The Emmy-award winning Connected documentary follows the seemingly impossible separation of conjoined twins, Pedro and Augusto.
The nearly 5-year-old boys came to Dayton Children’s from Guatemala in July 2021 joined at the top of the head with a 90 degree turn, classified as craniopagus O’Connell class III.
The condition is incredibly rare with an estimated 50 craniopagus twins born every year, with only an estimated 15 of those surviving more than a few months.
With over one million views, the documentary chronicles the two years that surgeons and staff spent preparing and executing the series of separation surgeries for this rare and complex condition.
Recognition:
- 2024 Emmy - The Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Best Documentary Film - Cultural/Topical
- 2024 Telly Awards- Silver and Bronze aware
- 2024 Hermes - Cinematography, full documentary
- 2024 Hermes - Video editing, full documentary
- 2024 Hermes - Film, video and sound, full documentary
- 2024 Hermes - Film, video and sound, trailer
- 2024 District 5 Silver Addy Awards for video editing and branded content and entertainment campaign
- 2024 Dayton PRSA Gem City Award of Merit
The documentary was produced and directed by Flyback Productions, a Chicago-based production company. View full list of credits.
behind the scenes
meet Pedro and Augusto
Hear from some of the staff involved in the care of Pedro and Augusto about their individual personalities and what made both boys unique.
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anesthesia for conjoined twins
Hear from Dr. Sean Antosh, MD, pediatric anesthesiologist on the complex details and approach for anesthesia when it came to the twins.
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a meaningful scrub cap
During the twin's final separation surgery, the team wore serpent scrub caps. Learn the meaning behind the special caps.
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