The Story Behind Netflix Documentary ‘Tell Me Who I Am’

Netflix documentary ‘Tell Me Who I Am’ tells the story of how two British identical twin brothers, Alex and Marcus Lewis, cope with a traumatic event from their childhoods. The twins were separated at the age of 18 and Marcus has no knowledge of their traumatic past, leaving Alex to explain a version of their story to his brother.

The documentary was directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Ed Perkins who tells the gripping story of Alex and Marcus’ remarkable—and ultimately inspiring—journey of discovery. It is based on their 2018 memoir of the same name.

The compelling story goes back to the twins’ childhood, when their widowed mother, Liselotte, moved the entire family from their home in the United Kingdom to the south of France. The new, unfamiliar environment provided a source of comfort for Liselotte, who was still grieving after the death of her husband. She sought to provide a safe home for her two sons and daughter, and for a while, everything seemed fine.

However, Alex and Marcus recall that their mother became increasingly distant and unstable, which eventually led to a horrific incident in their lives that left Alex and Marcus both deeply scarred.

The documentary describes how Alex, despite his own painful memories, has to help Marcus recover his own by filling him in on the details of their childhood trauma. The twist, and what makes the documentary so uniquely compelling, is that this experience becomes a journey of healing and growth – both for Alex and Marcus.

The documentary also features interviews with the twins’ family, friends and psychologists. It’s an inspiring story that speaks to the power of resilience and the importance of family—no matter how it’s defined—in helping us overcome our most tragic moments.