Battling a Mysterious Illness

Documentary of the Week | Sep 22, 2017

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

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