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Wide Awake

R20061h 19mAlan Berliner
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 80%

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"A filmmaker documents his bout with insomnia."

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.

DocumentaryHorror
InsomniaAutobiographical

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What is Wide Awake (2006) about?

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 --…

Who stars in Wide Awake?

Wide Awake stars William C. Dement (Self (as Dr. William C. Dement)). The film was directed by Alan Berliner.

How long is Wide Awake?

Wide Awake has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated R.

Is Wide Awake worth watching?

Wide Awake holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Documentary, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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