Sly Saint
Senior Member (Voting Rights)
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In 2017, Jen Brea did the impossible. She catapulted ME/CFS onto the public stage, and into the international spotlight, all in one fell swoop with her film, Unrest.
Brea’s moving documentary has been received with universal acclaim. It has been reviewed by the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, LA Times, The Guardian, The Telegraph, the Boston Globe and a host of regional and industry publications. Vogue called Unrest a “must-see” and “a stunning glimpse into life with myalgic encephalomyelitis.” The Los Angeles Times called the film a "sensitive and arresting rally cry for increased awareness about this disease, and an existential exploration of the meaning of life while battling a crippling chronic illness…remarkably intimate, deeply edifying and a stirring call to action.”
Unrest has been shown across the United States and as far as Abu Dhabi, Pakistan, and India. In the UK, there was even a showing at the House of Commons. Special screenings have been held for medical professionals, for congressional representatives, for community organizers, and in churches, colleges, libraries, and hospitals. Panel discussions led by notable experts, physicians, researchers and advocates have raised awareness about the disease to an unprecedented degree. The film was aired on NPR in January 2018, and is now available on Netflix, where it can reach millions of viewers."
rest of article here:
https://www.prohealth.com/library/p...2017-advocate-of-the-year-jennifer-brea-43998
In 2017, Jen Brea did the impossible. She catapulted ME/CFS onto the public stage, and into the international spotlight, all in one fell swoop with her film, Unrest.
Brea’s moving documentary has been received with universal acclaim. It has been reviewed by the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, LA Times, The Guardian, The Telegraph, the Boston Globe and a host of regional and industry publications. Vogue called Unrest a “must-see” and “a stunning glimpse into life with myalgic encephalomyelitis.” The Los Angeles Times called the film a "sensitive and arresting rally cry for increased awareness about this disease, and an existential exploration of the meaning of life while battling a crippling chronic illness…remarkably intimate, deeply edifying and a stirring call to action.”
Unrest has been shown across the United States and as far as Abu Dhabi, Pakistan, and India. In the UK, there was even a showing at the House of Commons. Special screenings have been held for medical professionals, for congressional representatives, for community organizers, and in churches, colleges, libraries, and hospitals. Panel discussions led by notable experts, physicians, researchers and advocates have raised awareness about the disease to an unprecedented degree. The film was aired on NPR in January 2018, and is now available on Netflix, where it can reach millions of viewers."
rest of article here:
https://www.prohealth.com/library/p...2017-advocate-of-the-year-jennifer-brea-43998
