LEAD how this story ends is up to us

LEAD how this story ends is up to us

ENDLEADPOISONING.ORG L E A D the true story of one child, his mysterious lead poisoning and his mother’s unwavering fight to keep him safe. Written and produced by Shannon Burkett Co-produced by Jenny Maguire Directed by Alan Taylor Starring Merritt Wever, Alessandro Nivola, Cynthia Nixon, Alysia Reiner and Cooper Burkett. Music by Peter Salett Sound by Andy Kris Casting by Alaine Alldaffer and Lisa Donadio Please go to endleadpoisoning.org for full cast, crew, corresponding photos/videos, and to learn how to reduce lead exposure in children.

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June 25, 2025 23 mins

After years of carrying the weight of lead, Shannon and Cooper find a path out from under the darkness and into the sunlight.


LEAD: how this story ends is up to us is an audio docudrama series that tells the true story of one child, his mysterious lead poisoning, and his mother's unwavering fight to keep him safe. A true story written by Shannon Burkett. Directed by Alan Taylor. Starring Merritt Wever, Alessandro Nivola, Cy...

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As the deficits from the lead poisoning continue to intensify, Shannon looks to hold the people who hurt her son responsible.

LEAD how this story ends is up to us is a true story written and produced by Shannon Burkett. Co-produced by Jenny Maguire. Directed by Alan Taylor. Starring Merritt Wever, Alessandro Nivola, Cynthia Nixon, and Cooper Burkett.

Episode 4 features Eboni Booth, Sasha Eden, Kevin Kane, April Matthis, Alysia Reiner...

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June 4, 2025 21 mins

As the effects of the lead starts to take its toll on Cooper, Shannon desperately tries to navigate the severity of their new reality.

LEAD how this story ends is up to us is a true story written and produced by Shannon Burkett. Co-produced by Jenny Maguire. Directed by Alan Taylor. Starring Merritt Wever, Alessandro Nivola, Cynthia Nixon, and Cooper Burkett.

Episode 3 features Jenny Maguire, JD Mollison, Laith Nakli, Deirdre O’Conne...

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May 28, 2025 10 mins

As the lead takes its toll on Cooper's development, Shannon searches for answers. Desperate to get a handle on what was happening to her son, she grabs onto a life boat - nursing school. Andy tries to piece together the past to make sense of the present.

LEAD how this story ends is up to us is a true story written and produced by Shannon Burkett. Co-produced by Jenny Maguire. Directed by Alan Taylor. Starring Merritt Wever, Ale...

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May 20, 2025 21 mins

When a mysterious dust fills her apartment, Shannon, pregnant, living with her husband and their small child, was repeatedly told there was nothing in the dust. The truth begins to unravel when she gets a call from the pediatrician -  the monster deep in the walls had been unleashed and was wreaking havoc on their son.

LEAD how this story ends is up to us is a true story written and produced by Shannon Burkett. Co-produced by Jenny ...

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April 16, 2025 2 mins

*HOW THIS STORY ENDS IS UP TO US*


LEAD: An audio docudrama series inspired by the true story of one child, his mysterious lead poisoning and his mother’s unwavering fight to keep him safe.


Written and Produced by Shannon Burkett

Co-Produced by Jenny Maguire

Directed by Alan Taylor


FEATURING

Merritt Wever (UnbelievableSeverance)
Alessandro Nivola (The Brutalist, The Many Saints of Newark)
Cooper Burkett (Lead Advocate,...

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