About Wide Awake (HBO)

"Wide Awake" is an engaging and insightful documentary by lifelong insomniac and filmmaker Alan Berliner. Released by HBO in 2007 and rated TV-14, the film provides an intimate and personal view into Berliner's complex relationship with sleep or the lack thereof. The documentary is highly relatable as it explores the ripple effects of his insomnia, not just on his professional and personal life but also on everyone around him.

Making / Production

The making of "Wide Awake" was a project borne out of Berliner's personal experiences and struggles with insomnia. Directed and produced by Berliner himself, the documentary was filmed in a very intimate fashion, capturing the raw emotions and realities that come with dealing with severe insomnia.

Actors

• Alan Berliner: As the director and the subject of the documentary, Berliner effectively recounts his lifelong struggle with insomnia, lending a touch of authenticity to the narrative.
• Family members and friends: In the documentary, several of Berliner's family members and close friends also share their perspectives, thereby helping to paint a comprehensive picture of the filmmaker's insomnia.

Trivia / Interesting Facts about it

• As a true testament to his dedication to the project, Berliner used actual footage of himself struggling to sleep at night in the documentary.
• "Wide Awake" is as much an exploration of the science of sleep as it is a personal narrative, with the documentary featuring insights from various sleep experts.

Quotes

• "Insomnia is a thief, it robs you of the night, and it robs you of the day as well."
• "In the middle of the night, the world is an entirely different place, it almost becomes a different universe of thought."

Music, Soundtrack

• The soundtrack of "Wide Awake" was composed by Alan Berliner himself, further adding a touch of personal interplay.