Brain on Fire

Brain on Fire

It's not supposed to happen. Be prepared when it does. 2017-02-22 Ireland, Canada 88 minutes.

7.02 1,421 votes

Drama new york city strong woman biography based on true story female protagonist hospital doctor writer newspaper reporter catatonia medical drama seizure misdiagnosis human brain

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Cast

Overview

Susannah Cahalan, an up-and-coming journalist at the New York Post becomes plagued by voices in her head and seizures, causing a rapid descent into insanity.

Year 2017

Studio Denver & Delilah Productions, Foundation Features, Blank Pages Productions, Broad Green Pictures

Director Gerard Barrett

Crew Gerard Barrett (Director), Gerard Barrett (Screenplay), Susannah Cahalan (Novel), Gerard Barrett (Co-Producer), A.J. Dix (Producer), Beth Kono (Producer)

Popularity 2

Language English

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