Gene Siskel Film Center Chicago, IL
Dr. Upneet (Neety) Chawla
Physician; Assistant Professor at Rush University Medical Center
Insomnia (1997)— How much sleep do you need to solve a murder?
Program Description
During the summer months in Norway, when the “midnight sun” causes 24 hours of daylight, detective Engström (Stellan Skarsgard) heads north of the Arctic Circle to solve a murder. Unable to sleep, he soon finds himself in a game of cat and mouse with a killer in this unnerving daytime film noir. Engström isn’t the only one who could use a nap: a recent study by One Earth found Americans are losing an average of 44 hours of sleep per year. Prior to INSOMNIA, Rush University Medical Center’s Dr. Upneet Chawla, (follow her on Instagram @sleeping.beauty_md) will explore how sleep deprivation impacts our lives in small and big ways, and consider how much sleep you really need to properly solve a murder.
Presented At
Gene Siskel Film Center Chicago, IL
Film Synopsis
A Swedish murder investigator has been brought in on a special case in Norway. Sleep deprived, he makes a horrible mistake.
Detectives Jonas (Stellan Skarsgard) and Erik (Sverre Anker Ousdal) are called to the midnight sun country of northern Norway to investigate a recent homicide, but their plan to arrest the killer goes awry, and Jonas mistakenly shoots Erik. The suspect escapes, and a frightened Jonas pins Erik's death on the fugitive. Jonas continues to pursue the killer as he seeks to protect himself; however, his mounting guilt and the omnipresent sun plague him with an insomnia that affects his sanity.
About the Speaker
Dr. Upneet (Neety) Chawla, MD, is a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine. She serves as an Assistant Professor at Rush University Medical Center with roles in both the Departments of Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine. Her efforts are dedicated to merging the fields of sleep health with hospital medicine and extending this knowledge to the public. Dr. Chawla completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Ohio and her fellowship in Sleep Medicine at Rush University Medical Center.
Beyond her clinical and academic roles, Dr. Chawla aims to simplify the complexities of sleep medicine for the general public. She is an avid advocate for the importance of sleep health, using her expertise to educate and connect with a broader audience. Through her presence on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok (@sleeping.beauty_MD), she provides valuable insights, tips, and a behind-the-scenes look into the life of a sleep medicine expert.
Dr. Chawla is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to sleep health information, advocating for its integration into comprehensive medical care and public health awareness.