The Quiet Epidemic

Presented in partnership with ReelAbilities Film Festival NY

The Quiet Epidemic is screening for a suggested donation of $15 / $7 reduced price on Friday, April 28 at 7pm

Winslow Crane-Murdoch and Lindsay Keys, 2022, 102 min.

After years of living with mysterious symptoms, a young girl from Brooklyn and a Duke University scientist are diagnosed with a disease said to not exist: Chronic Lyme disease. The Quiet Epidemic follows their search for answers, which lands them in the middle of a vicious medical debate. What begins as a patient story evolves into an investigation into the history of Lyme disease, dating back to its discovery in 1975. A paper trail of suppressed scientific research, and buried documents reveals why ticks—and the diseases they carry—have been allowed to quietly spread around the globe.

Post-screening Q&A with Chris Hedegus (producer) and Enrico and Julia Bruzzese (film subjects)

ACCESSIBILITY ReelAbilities strives to include all people. All films are presented with open captions and all venues are accessible to mobility devices. Upon request, the following are available:

• ASL interpretation

• CART

• Audio description

• Hearing assist

• Information in braille

For specific accommodations, please contact accessibility@maysles.org by April 12.

For full festival information visit: ReelAbilities.org/newyork