Waking Madison Apr 2026

The story follows Madison Walker (played by Sarah Roemer ), a New Orleans phone sex operator struggling with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Desperate for a "normal" life after a series of mental breaks, she locks herself in her apartment for 30 days, using a video camera to document her journey and determine if her life is worth living. Core Story Elements

: The film depicts her struggle with multiple personalities and whether the people in her life are real or figments of her fragmented mind.

: The film features a notable supporting cast including Elisabeth Shue as her therapist Dr. Elizabeth Barnes, and Imogen Poots . Critical Reception Waking Madison

(2010) is an indie psychological drama directed by Katherine Brooks that explores the heavy themes of mental illness, trauma, and identity.

: Madison sets a deadline: if she doesn't find answers and peace by the end of 30 days, she plans to end her life. The story follows Madison Walker (played by Sarah

: Viewers on platforms like IMDb describe it as a raw, emotional, and sometimes "painful to watch" story that feels natural because it is based on the director's own experiences.

Reviews for the film are mixed, often highlighting the intensity of the performance while debating the execution of its complex subject matter: : The film features a notable supporting cast

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