THE QUIET EPIDEMIC-TELLURIDE:
The Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association, 501c3 and Wilkinson Public Library are privileged to host the screening of The Quiet Epidemic, a feature-length documentary about Lyme disease. The film will be immediately followed with a Q&A. May 17, 2023, Telluride, CO is the fourth stop for this film tour in Colorado! Link to Wilkinson Public Library
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.
According to a new CDC estimate, 476,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease yearly in the United States alone, yet our public health agencies and policymakers remain largely unresponsive. The same small group of doctors and public health officials have continued to control the science and the narrative of denial for decades. We intend to change that.
Watch the trailer to The Quiet Epidemic
Q&A FOLLOWING SCREENING:
The film screening will be followed by a Q&A. Bring your questions to this important community conversation!
EVENT INFORMATION:
This event is FREE to everyone! No tickets needed. Film begins at 5:30 pm!
The Quiet Epidemic Colorado Film Tour generously sponsored by our Community Partners at Sawyer!
We thank all of our 2023 Community Partners for their year-round support so that we may continue to bring these resources to CO!
Door prizes have been generously donated by our Sponsor and Community Partners at Sawyer & Community Partners at Insect Shield!
