Documentary of the Week

Battling a Mysterious Illness


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In " Unrest," filmmaker Jennifer Brea chronicles the mysterious illness Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, better known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, including her own moving struggle. Victims not only suffer multiple disabilities, but also from medical confusion over the illness and media skepticism.

— Thom Powers and Raphaela Neihausen

For more information, click here to visit the official film web site.

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