CanLyme screening of The Quiet Epidemic documentary May 19-27
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and CanLyme is hosting a private screening of the critically acclaimed documentary, The Quiet Epidemic.
For the past two decades, CanLyme has been listening to the voices of people who have encountered ongoing roadblocks while trying to access adequate healthcare for Lyme disease. CanLyme has responded by engaging with policy makers in an effort to improve the lives of people living with this illness.
The Quiet Epidemic
The Quiet Epidemic follows a young girl from Brooklyn and a Duke University scientist, both diagnosed with a disease said to not exist: Chronic Lyme disease. Their search for answers 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 reveal why tick-borne diseases have been allowed to quietly spread around the globe.
Running time is 1 hr 42 mins.
Screening and Q&A dates and ticket information
CanLyme is hosting an on-demand screening of The Quiet Epidemic documentary during the week of May 19th. We hope you will join us for this two-part global impact campaign. Each ticket includes:
- One private screening link for The Quiet Epidemic documentary
- screening dates available between May 19 at 3:00pm – May 27 11:59pm EDT, 2023
- One Zoom online meeting invitation link for a Q&A panel discussion on Sunday, 28 May @ 2.00pm EDT (11.00am PDT / 12.00pm MDT / 3.00pm ADT)
- Tickets are sold by sliding scale with a regular ticket price of $10.00 Canadian to offset the cost of hosting this event. Tickets are non-refundable and do not qualify for a tax receipt.
Live Q&A panel May 28th
Join us for a panel discussion on Sunday, May 28th at 2.00p EDT (11.00am PDT / 12.00pm MDT / 3.00pm ADT) with Lyme experts and patient voices addressing your questions and concerns.
Submit your questions in English or French up until Saturday, May 27th. Questions will be reviewed and selected questions and answers will be read at the live Q&A. The link for submitting your questions is coming to your email, if you’re registered.
Panelists and event information
FILM and Q&A Tickets
The screening window for The Quiet Epidemic is now closed.
Fundraising
Thank you to everyone who has helped promote awareness of The Quiet Epidemic campaign by sharing on social media, inviting someone, watching the documentary or participating in the live panel discussion.
For the past two decades, CanLyme has been listening to the voices of people who have encountered ongoing roadblocks while trying to access adequate healthcare for Lyme disease. CanLyme has responded by engaging with policy makers in an effort to improve the lives of people living with this illness.
The challenges we face are not surmountable by any one person. But together, we can do the impossible. Today, a contribution. Tomorrow, you will have made all the difference. Every donation, no matter how small, makes a difference and is deeply appreciated.
Thank you for considering supporting us in this way!
All donations include a tax receipt which will be emailed to you.
The film team is currently working on creating subtitles in a variety of languages of The Quiet Epidemic, including a French subtitled version, to be released in the next few months. If you would like to join CanLyme’s interest list to be contacted when CanLyme screenings become available, please fill out our Interest List form.