CinemaOSMovie · 2006 · 1h 19m · R

Wide Awake

A filmmaker documents his bout with insomnia.

60%(14)IMDbDocumentaryHorror

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.

Directed byAlan Berliner

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 19m
Language
EN
Released
February 11, 2006

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring

William C. Dement

Self (as Dr. William C. Dement)

Creative team
Directed by
Alan Berliner
Alan Berliner
Written by
Alan Berliner
Alan Berliner

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