Movie Description
Wide Awake
(2006)Overview
Filmmaker Alan Berliner chronicles his lifelong battle with insomnia in this intimate documentary. The cameras roll as he tries to quiet his overly active mind so he can get a decent night's sleep, capturing the details of what it's like to suffer from a chronic sleep disorder. As he struggles to find balance, his friends and family -- who endure the worst of Berliner's bouts with insomnia -- question whether he really wants to find a cure.
Featured Crew
- Director : Alan Berliner
- Writer : Alan Berliner
- Editor : Alan Berliner
- Cast : William C. Dement
Cast
Self (as Dr. William C. Dement)
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Facts
Original TitleWide Awake
Status Released
Release Information
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2006-02-11
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 19m
Genres
- Documentary
- Horror
























