The Quiet Epidemic

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The Quiet Epidemic

Released Dec 2, 2022

1h 42m

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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.

Kathleen Sachs

Chicago Reader

It’s hard to deny that CLD and the controversy surrounding it evoke many existential questions about the reality of suffering that are best served by this particular medium.

Jun 3, 2023

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Owen Gleiberman

Variety

All of this is potent evidence that chronic Lyme disease is more than just part of the “anti-science movement.

May 10, 2023

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

I wish some folks from the other side [of the debate] were able to participate, but as it is, this is what we have.

Feb 11, 2023

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Federico Furzan

Movie-Blogger.com

Whatever argument you may have for undermining the gravity of Lyme Disease in current society, will be torn to pieces by the documentary feature The Quiet Epidemic by directors Lindsay Keys and Winslow Crane Murdoch. This is an essential film.

Rated: 4/5

May 5, 2023

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Wade Major

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

This is very even-handed. They really are performing really good investigative journalism.

Feb 11, 2023

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Alan Ng

Film Threat

The Quiet Epidemic is masterful at exposing a conspiracy that, if taken seriously, would have/could have saved hundreds of thousands of lives.

Rated: 9/10

Dec 12, 2022

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Jayme P

My daughter suffers from chronic lyme disease, and this hits the nail on the head about the experience with the medical community. I think EVERYONE should watch this documentary. It could happen to you or someone you love

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/21/24

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Samantha F

Finally after under our skin in 2008 a film that clearly, honestly, truthfully and faithfully highlights the issues that patients with CLD are up against with the current medical western society. Patients are dying because they cannot afford treatment and it should not be this way. We should be being treated and helped not ostracised and left to rot and die. Clearly the government, insurance companies and medical institutions are corrupt and this just highlights the lengths they will go to to discredit Lyme

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/22/23

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Lorrie N

Both a compelling and intriguing documentary. Important for the general public, patients, and doctors alike to view. An absolute eye opener !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/21/23

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Tom C

We were amazed at the story told and the level of missteps by the medical community. A must see for anyone who knows someone who is struggling with cryonic Lyme.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/21/23

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V C

Absolute essential viewing for EVERYONE. Made me furious at our healthcare system but also hopeful that we can bring about change.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/18/23

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Rosanne V

Great to see people brave enough to speak the truth! Unfortunately, it's not until you or someone close to you is battling that you realize what a controversial and political disease it is. This documentary is the opportunity for everyone to become aware of how serious the problem is. God bless the health care workers who stood up. Anyone involved in healthcare needs to see this….Anyone who goes outside needs to see this…Everyone needs to see this!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/18/23

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Winslow Crane-Murdoch, Lindsay Keys
Producer: Chris Hegedus, Lindsay Keys, Daria Lombroso
Distributor: First Run Features
Production Co: Nine Vine, Side Yard Studios , Pennebaker Hegedus Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 2, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 16, 2023
Runtime: 1h 42m

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