The Quiet Epidemic Film Screening - Burlington, VT

60 Lake Street,Burlington VT 05401

25 May, 2023

Description

ABOUT THE FILM 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. www.thequietepidemic.com OUR EVENT 5:00 PM: Doors open; attendees are welcome to mingle and share their stories about their experiences with Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses with each other prior to the screening 6:30 PM: Film screening begins 8:15 PM: Post-screening discussion featuring co-director Lindsay Keys; Kathryn Boulter, ND, of Burlington's Stram Center; local Lyme disease advocate Rachel Nevitt 10:00 PM: Event ends Suffering the Silence, Main St Landing, local activists, and Burlington’s own Stram Center for Integrative Medicine, made this viewing possible.