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Awake

2026 · 5 min

This is a deeply reflective and somber viewing experience that lingers with its powerful message.

Genres
Documentary, Animation
Overview
Based on his writings from a sleepless night in U.S. immigration detention, Mahmoud Khalil reflects on being separated from his family and the fragile promises of democracy, justice, and human dignity.
How it feels
Melancholic, dark and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Immigration, justice, freedom, isolation
Content
Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
Note
Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror3
Humour1
Realism8
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight9

Cast

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Details

Genres
documentary, animation
Directed by
Dan Fipphen, Elyse Kelly
Starring
Mahmoud Khalil
Music
Brooke Blair, Will Blair
Runtime
5 min
Country
United States of America

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