Run video on two monitors....

I have a 2010 Macbook Pro and I'm preparing a video for an upcoming trade show. Is it possible to show this video on two 20" monitors full screen from my Macbook? If so, how do I do this?
Thanks for your help.

You have to set the monitors connected to your Mac as "Clones" of the main monitor and not as an "Extension" of it .

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