Unrest(2017)
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.
Unrest (2017) is a documentary film directed by Jennifer Brea, released on October 20, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Jennifer Brea, Whitney Dafoe, Samuel Bearman and Jessica Taylor. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 51 ratings.
- Director:
- Jennifer Brea
- Writers:
- Jennifer Brea, Kim Roberts
- Producers:
- Alysa Nahmias, Jennifer Brea, Patricia E. Gillespie
- Cinematographer:
- Sam Heesen
- Composer:
- Bear McCreary
- Production:
- Shella Films, Impact Partners, Chicken & Egg Films, Little by Little Films, Independent Lens
- Status:
- Released
Unrest (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Unrest before you stream it.
Unrest Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jennifer Brea
as Self
- Whitney Dafoe
Whitney Dafoe
as Self
- Samuel Bearman
Samuel Bearman
as Self
- Jessica Taylor
Jessica Taylor
as Self
Omar Wasow
as Self
- Ruby Taylor
Ruby Taylor
as Self
- Colin Taylor
Colin Taylor
as Self
- Kate Taylor
Kate Taylor
as Self
- Dr. Nancy Klimas
Dr. Nancy Klimas
as Self
- Dr. Paul Cheney
Dr. Paul Cheney
as Self
- Casie Jackson
Casie Jackson
as Self
- Darwin Jackson
Darwin Jackson
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jennifer Brea, written by Jennifer Brea and Kim Roberts, produced by Alysa Nahmias, Jennifer Brea and Patricia E. Gillespie.
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Unrest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 51 ratings.
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Unrest – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Unrest online?
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Unrest (2017) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Unrest?
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The main cast of Unrest (2017) includes Jennifer Brea, Whitney Dafoe, Samuel Bearman, Jessica Taylor and Omar Wasow. The film was directed by Jennifer Brea. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Unrest released?
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Unrest was released on October 20, 2017 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Unrest worth watching?
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Unrest (2017) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 51 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Unrest?
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Yes. The official Unrest trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.