Awake
Synopsis
Based on his writings from a sleepless night in U.S. immigration detention, Mahmoud Khalil reflects on being separated from his family and the fragile promises of democracy, justice, and human dignity.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
DOC NYC
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elyse Kelly, Dan Fipphen
- Original Score
- Brooke Blair, Will Blair
- Original Title
- Awake
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elyse Kelly, Dan Fipphen
Brooke Blair, Will Blair
Elyse Kelly, Dan Fipphen, Molly Kaplan, Deema Salem Syed
Department Leadership Roster
Elyse Kelly
Director
Dan Fipphen
Director
Elyse Kelly
Producer
Dan Fipphen
Producer
Molly Kaplan
Producer
Deema Salem Syed
Producer
Brooke Blair
Original Music Composer
Will Blair
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Awake.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Awake
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Awake about?
Based on his writings from a sleepless night in U.S. immigration detention, Mahmoud Khalil reflects on being separated from his family and the fragile promises of democracy, justice, and human dignity.
Who directed Awake?
Awake was directed by Elyse Kelly, Dan Fipphen.
Who stars in Awake?
The principal cast of Awake includes Mahmoud Khalil.
When was Awake released and how long is it?
Awake was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Awake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Awake was composed by Brooke Blair, Will Blair.