SC07- Follow the Silence: Uncovering the Hidden Stories of Vaccine Injury and Accountability- Shot Callers

In this compelling episode of Shot Callers, host Rebecca Hardy welcomed the filmmakers of Follow the Silence, Matthew Guthrie and Tyler Lindsay, alongside React19 co-founders Breanne Dresden and Joel Walskog, to share deeply personal stories of injury following COVID-19 vaccine trials and rollouts. Guthrie recounted a spiritual calling that led him to pivot from nature documentaries to telling the silenced stories of the vaccine-injured, comparing the lack of media coverage to the early days of the opioid crisis. Lindsay spoke to the emotional toll of editing such a raw and painful subject, highlighting the film’s impact on viewers like Denise Hertz and the collaborative effort it took—supported by executive producer Mickey Willis—to weave together these powerful narratives. Dresden and Walskog each described their physical injuries, abandonment by the medical system, and the shocking ineffectiveness of the CICP compensation program, which Walskog called a "disaster" with a 98% denial rate.


The episode delved into broader systemic failures, with Walskog exposing the medical community’s lack of training on vaccines, injury reporting systems like VAERS, and the PREP Act, while Dresden reflected on her disillusionment with public health guidance she once trusted. Guthrie and Lindsay discussed government-directed censorship efforts like the Virality Project and emphasized the need for compassion, accountability, and community healing—calling out the dangers of politicized healthcare. Lindsay encouraged those who’ve been gaslit to acknowledge their suffering without shame, while Walskog and Dresden stressed the need for accurate injury data and fair compensation. Rebecca Hardy closed by announcing the world premiere of Follow the Silence on May 15 in Austin, urging viewers to share the film freely online to bring these stories into the light and inspire reform.

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Starring: Rebecca Hardy