A woman in Denmark is taken by police into a psychiatric hospital against her will, as authorities believe her illness is psychological.
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A woman in Denmark is taken by police into a psychiatric hospital against her will, as authorities believe her illness is psychological.
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Synopsis
Jennifer Brea, a PhD student at Harvard, begins filming herself after a debilitating illness strikes just before her wedding. At age 28, she faces disbelief from doctors who attribute her symptoms to stress. As she documents her experiences with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), Brea connects with others affected by the illness, including a woman in the US and a girl in Denmark. The film also features interviews with scientists discussing the lack of research funding and culminates in the 2016 #MillionsMissing protests advocating for greater awareness and support.
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Why Watch
- Meet Jennifer Brea and her husband Omar Wasow.
- See the 2016 #MillionsMissing protests for ME/CFS awareness.
- Find out about the challenges faced by ME/CFS patients.
Did You Know
- Jennifer Brea was a PhD student at Harvard when she fell ill at age 28.
- The documentary was produced over a four-year period while Brea was mostly bedbound.
- Unrest was shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film.
- A woman in the US was left by her husband because he believed her illness was psychological.
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Who directed the documentary Unrest?
Unrest was produced and directed by Jennifer Brea.
What illness does Jennifer Brea suffer from in the documentary?
Jennifer Brea suffers from myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).
What significant event does the documentary depict related to ME/CFS awareness?
The documentary depicts the 2016 #MillionsMissing protests, which advocated for increased awareness and support for ME patients globally.
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