Out Of Breath: Living with Sleep Apnea
Join The Better Sleep Clinic in partnership with the Sleep Apnea Trust Association, for a special screening of OUT OF BREATH, a powerful new documentary exploring the hidden human impact of obstructive sleep apnoea.
The evening will include an introduction from sleep specialist Dr David Garley, a full screening of the film, a live expert panel discussion and post-show drinks at Watershed.
Film runtime: 83 minutes | Tickets £6.00 |Screening followed by panel discussion and drinks
Join The Better Sleep Clinic for a special screening of Out of Breath, followed by an expert panel discussion and post-show drinks.
Tuesday 29 September 2026 @ the Watershed, Bristol
Your ticket includes admission to the full documentary screening, an introduction from Dr David Garley, a post-film panel discussion and post-show drinks.
An evening of film, conversation and sleep health
Sleep apnea is often dismissed as little more than loud snoring or poor sleep. In reality, it can affect physical health, emotional wellbeing, relationships, work and personal safety.
Join us at Watershed for a special screening of Out of Breath, followed by an expert discussion exploring the real-life impact of sleep apnea, why it is so often missed and how earlier recognition and treatment can change lives.
The evening will conclude with post-show drinks and an opportunity to continue the conversation with the panel, The Better Sleep Clinic team and other guests.
Join The Better Sleep Clinic for a special screening of Out of Breath, followed by an expert panel discussion and post-show drinks.
Tuesday 29 September 2026 @ the Watershed, Bristol
Your ticket includes admission to the full documentary screening, an introduction from Dr David Garley, a post-film panel discussion and post-show drinks.
What to expect
Introduction from Dr David Garley
Sleep specialist and co-founder of The Better Sleep Clinic, Dr David Garley, will welcome guests, introduce the documentary and explain why greater awareness of sleep apnea matters.
Film screening
Experience the full 83-minute documentary Out of Breath on the big screen at Bristol’s iconic Watershed. Directed by George T. Nierenberg, the film follows four people from different backgrounds whose health, relationships and everyday lives have been profoundly affected by sleep apnea.
Expert panel discussion
Following the film, David will chair a live panel discussion exploring the stories shown on screen and the wider issues surrounding sleep apnea.
The conversation will cover:
recognising the signs of sleep apnea;
the physical and emotional impact of delayed diagnosis;
experiences of CPAP and other treatments;
barriers to diagnosis and care;
the effect on partners and families;
how we can improve public and professional awareness.
There will also be an opportunity for questions from the audience.
Post-show drinks
Continue the conversation over drinks after the panel session, with an opportunity to meet the panellists, members of The Better Sleep Clinic team and other guests.
Meet the Characters
Victor, North Carolina, USA
Victor is a devoted husband, father and business owner whose severe sleep apnea is placing increasing strain on his marriage and family life. His story shows how loud snoring, disrupted sleep and persistent fatigue can affect not only the person with the condition, but everyone around them.
41 years old.
Danielle, Kent, England
Danielle is a single mother and caregiver whose sleep apnea leaves her struggling with overwhelming exhaustion. As she tries to support her two sons and continue in the job she loves, the film captures the emotional and practical toll the condition takes on her everyday life.
33 years old.
Mid 40'sBilly, New Hampshire, USA
Billy is a former Marine and emergency medical driver whose sleep apnea became so severe that he feared falling asleep behind the wheel. After several unsuccessful treatments, he continues searching for a solution to his sleep apnea.
24 years oldKalyn — California, USA
Kalyn is a young aspiring actress who has lived with sleep apnea since her teenage years. After hiding her diagnosis while dating, she must confront the impact of the condition on her confidence, treatment choices and relationship with her fiancée.
About the Director
George T. Nierenberg is an acclaimed documentary director and producer whose career has spanned independent film, network television and cable.
His previous work includes Say Amen, Somebody, No Maps on My Taps and That Rhythm, Those Blues. His films have been shown at major international festivals including Telluride, Toronto, London, Cannes, Berlin and Venice.
Out of Breath is also a deeply personal project. George has lived with sleep apnea for much of his adult life, and his own experience of delayed diagnosis inspired him to tell the story from a human rather than purely medical perspective.
To capture the reality of living with the condition, he invited the film’s four participants to document their own lives using mobile phones over a two-year period. The result is an intimate and honest portrait of how sleep apnea can affect health, relationships, work and identity.