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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.
Winslow Crane-Murdoch is a director, cinematographer and editor based in Portland, OR. Since graduating from Connecticut College in 2013 where he studied film, his work has taken him across the country and overseas. He made an episodic series about student loan debt, hiked and filmed a 3,000 km walk across New Zealand for Outside Television and has shot and directed for large brands and political campaigns. He was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2015 and began working on The Quiet Epidemic shortly after. This is his first feature film.
Lindsay Keys is a director, producer, cinematographer and photographer based in the desert outside of Los Angeles. She has shot still and motion content for clients ranging from Bernie Sanders to The Whitney Museum. Her photography has been exhibited internationally, published in The New York Times, Time Out Magazine, Interview Magazine, and auctioned at Christie’s. While attending Wesleyan University (‘11), Lindsay’s health began deteriorating with no explanation. Her health further spiraled after being bitten by ticks while working for a photographer on Martha’s Vineyard in 2012. Upon getting a diagnosis of Lyme disease in 2015, she began working on The Quiet Epidemic and spent the next seven years dedicated to its completion. This is her first feature film.
Chris Hegedus has been directing, shooting, and editing documentaries for over forty years. She received the prestigious Directors Guild Award for Startup.com. Along with D.A. Pennebaker, she directed the 1992 Clinton campaign film The War Room (Oscar nomination). Her other films include Elaine Stritch at Liberty (Emmy Award), The Energy War series, Town Bloody Hall, Delorean, Depeche Mode 101, Al Franken: God Spoke, Kings of Pastry and HBO’s Unlocking the Cage (Emmy nomination). Hegedus’ career awards include the International Documentary Association, Critics Choice, and the Golden Eagle CINE. She is a member of the Executive Committee of the Academy of Motion Pictures and is co-chair of the Academy Museum Board.
Daria Lombroso is a documentary producer and strategic consultant based in Toronto and New York. Prior to The Quiet Epidemic, she worked on the social impact documentary, Most Likely to Succeed (Sundance 2015). As a consultant, Daria has spent the past decade supporting the executive teams of nonprofits across the U.S. and Canada, leading strategic planning and social change initiatives. Whether through her work in film or supporting organizations, Daria believes in the power of a well-told story to create meaningful and lasting change.
