Wide Awake 18 years old

A filmmaker documents his bout with insomnia.

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.

Credits

Wide Awake Cast

Name Character
William C. Dement He was 78, now 96 years old as Himself (as Dr. William C. Dement)

Wide Awake Crew

Name Department
Alan Berliner as Director. He was 49 (now 68) years old Directing
Alan Berliner as Writer. He was 49 (now 68) years old Writing
Wide Awake poster
Wide Awake (18 years)

A filmmaker documents his bout with insomnia.

  • Release day: Saturday, February 11, 2006
  • Runtime: 79 minutes