Unrest (2017)

Unrest (2017) poster

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.

Director: Jennifer Brea
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Bear McCreary
Cinematography: Sam Heesen, Christian Houge Laursen
Editing: Kim Roberts, Emiliano Battista
Production: Shella Films, Impact Partners, Chicken & Egg Films, Little by Little Films, Independent Lens
Country: Denmark, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English, Dansk
Original Language: en

Themes

Public Healthcare Crisis and Survival, Medical Drama and Hospital

Keywords

government, pain, biology, dna, medicine, interview, infection, health care reform , fever, health, doctor, disease, patient, medical profession, illness

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unrest about?
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.
Who directed Unrest?
Unrest was directed by Jennifer Brea.
Who stars in Unrest?
Unrest stars Jennifer Brea, Whitney Dafoe, Samuel Bearman, Jessica Taylor, Omar Wasow, Ruby Taylor.
How long is Unrest?
Unrest has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is Unrest?
Unrest is a Documentary film.
Where was Unrest produced?
Unrest was produced in Denmark, United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of Unrest?
The themes of Unrest include: Public Healthcare Crisis and Survival, Medical Drama and Hospital.