Unrest (2017) (2017)

Name: Unrest (2017)
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2017
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Jennifer Brea, Whitney Dafoe, Samuel Bearman, Jessica Taylor, Omar Wasow

1h 37m Denmark, United Kingdom, United States of America

Documentary

Plot

Jennifer Brea, a Harvard PhD candidate, experiences a debilitating fever at just 28, leaving her confined to her bed. Dismissed by doctors who insist her condition is psychological, she refuses to accept this diagnosis. Instead, she embarks on a poignant virtual journey to capture her experience and the struggles of four other families battling a misunderstood illness. Through her lens, she sheds light on the challenges faced by those suffering from a disease that has long been overlooked by the medical community, showcasing resilience in the face of adversity.

Cast

Jennifer Brea Whitney Dafoe Samuel Bearman Jessica Taylor Omar Wasow Ruby Taylor Colin Taylor Kate Taylor Dr. Nancy Klimas Dr. Paul Cheney Casie Jackson Darwin Jackson Randy Denton Jessica Harden Annabel Jackson