Unrest

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Documentary

2017, Movie, 1h 37min

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.

Country: United Kingdom,Denmark,United States

Director:

Jennifer Brea

Cast:

Jennifer Brea,

Patricia E. Gillespie,

Kiran Chitanvis,

Eddy Keuninckx

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7.5

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8.0

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Critic Simran Hans

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...the Harvard graduate is charismatic, smart and determined to prove the validity of an illness that is little understood and often easily dismissed.

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"Unrest" is a powerful documentary that follows the story of Jennifer Brea, a Harvard PhD student who is struck down by a fever at the age of 28, leaving her bedridden and struggling with chronic fatigue syndrome. Despite being told by doctors that her symptoms are "all in her head," Jennifer sets out on a virtual journey to document her own story and the stories of four other families affected by the disease. Through interviews and footage from their bedrooms, the film offers a raw and intimate look at the daily struggles faced by those living with ME/CFS, and highlights their resilience and determination to make a life of meaning despite their circumstances.

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You can stream Unrest on: Apple TV Fandango at Home