Wide Awake

2006 | 79 minutes | 6.0 ★ (12)

Wide Awake
  • 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.

  • Release Date

    11 February 2006

  • DirectingAlan Berliner
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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