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Sleepless Even places viewers in the midst of hurricane season, though it doesn't focus on the chaotic energy and rush to secure supplies that many might expect. Instead, it follows several people in North Florida who are simply going about their lives as usual. Simpson has crafted a film with virtually no plot, but it's not without action, choosing to focus on the details of how Floridians deal with an impending disaster. Think of them as vignettes: a pair of friends performing comedy at a dive bar consider leaving town before the storm hits for a gig. A teenage girl swims and bikes and spends the day working at a tourist trap. An older woman shares a hotel room with a stranger. A storm chaser's chance to film something important is thwarted by mere chance. Of these story arcs, some are shorter than others. But each feels like a simple glimpse into a life that deserves attention. They may not be lives well lived, as we watch these people experience everything from utter di...