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Wide Awake (2006)

A filmmaker documents his bout with insomnia.

Genre : Documentary, Horror

Runtime : 1H 19M

Director : Alan Berliner

Synopsis

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.

Actors

William C. Dement
William C. Dement
Self (as Dr. William C. Dement)

Crews

Alan Berliner
Alan Berliner
Director
Alan Berliner
Alan Berliner
Writer
Ian Vollmer
Ian Vollmer
Director of Photography
Alan Berliner
Alan Berliner
Editor
Sheila Nevins
Sheila Nevins
Executive Producer
Natali Trifonova
Natali Trifonova
Assistant Director

Posters and backgrounds

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