

Wide Awake (2006)
A filmmaker documents his bout with insomnia.
2006-02-11
United States of America
79 Min.
PG-13
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.
Cast
Self (as Dr. William C. Dement)