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Wide Awake

Wide Awake

# A filmmaker documents his bout with insomnia.
Documentary   Horror
📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2006-02-11
⌚ Running Time: 79 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.0

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William C. Dement

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