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Unrest

NR20171h 37mJennifer Brea
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 80

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When Harvard PhD student Jennifer Brea is struck down at 28 by a fever that leaves her bedridden, doctors tell her it’s "all in her head." Determined to live, she sets out on a virtual journey to document her story—and four other families' stories—fighting a disease medicine forgot.

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What is Unrest (2017) about?

When Harvard PhD student Jennifer Brea is struck down at 28 by a fever that leaves her bedridden, doctors tell her it’s "all in her head." Determined to live, she sets out on a virtual journey to document her story—and four other families' stories—fighting a disease medicine forgot.

Who stars in Unrest?

Unrest stars Jennifer Brea (Self), Whitney Dafoe (Self), Samuel Bearman (Self), Jessica Taylor (Self), Omar Wasow (Self). The film was directed by Jennifer Brea.

How long is Unrest?

Unrest has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2017. It is rated NR.

Is Unrest worth watching?

Unrest holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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