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IMDb rating 7.5
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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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Cast & Crew

Jennifer Brea
As Herself
Jennifer Brea
Director
Kiran Chitanvis
As Himself
Omar Wasow
As Self

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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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