Unrest
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Unrest - Official Trailer HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-25
Top Cast
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Jennifer Brea
Self
Whitney Dafoe
Self
Samuel Bearman
Self
Jessica Taylor
Self
Omar Wasow
Self
Ruby Taylor
Self
Colin Taylor
Self
Kate Taylor
Self
Dr. Nancy Klimas
Self
Dr. Paul Cheney
Self
Casie Jackson
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Darwin Jackson
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Randy Denton
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Jessica Harden
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Annabel Jackson
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Sawyer Jackson
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Lee Routh
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Mike Tinney
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jennifer Brea
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Roberts, Jennifer Brea
- Original Score
- Bear McCreary
- Original Title
- Unrest
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Shella Films, Impact Partners, Chicken & Egg Films, Little by Little Films, Independent Lens
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jennifer Brea
Kim Roberts, Jennifer Brea
Bear McCreary
Sam Heesen, Christian Houge Laursen
Kim Roberts, Emiliano Battista
Deborah Hoffmann, Ruth Ann Harnisch, Lisa Gunn, Donna Fairman Wilson, Alysa Nahmias
Department Leadership Roster
Alysa Nahmias
Producer
Lindsey Dryden
Producer
Kim Roberts
Editor
Sam Heesen
Director of Photography
Bear McCreary
Original Music Composer
Jennifer Brea
Director
Jennifer Brea
Producer
Christian Houge Laursen
Director of Photography
Emiliano Battista
Editor
Patricia E. Gillespie
Producer
Kim Roberts
Writer
Jennifer Brea
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Unrest
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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?
The principal cast of Unrest includes Jennifer Brea, Whitney Dafoe, Samuel Bearman, Jessica Taylor, Omar Wasow.
When was Unrest released and how long is it?
Unrest was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Unrest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Unrest was composed by Bear McCreary.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Unrest?
Unrest holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).