LEAD - Trailer

*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 (Unbelievable, Severance)
Alessandro Nivola (The Brutalist, The Many Saints of Newark)
Cooper Burkett (Lead Advocate, High School Student)
Alysia Reiner (The Diplomat, Better Things)
Cynthia Nixon (The Gilded Age, Sex and the City)

After a routine check-up reveals elevated lead levels in her nine-month-old son, Shannon sets out on a quest to find the source of the exposure and keep her son safe. Finding herself powerless against the devastation lead is wreaking on her son’s body and brain, Shannon goes back to school to obtain a nursing degree. Armed with knowledge, science, and everyday angels, the family begins to unravel the mystery. True recovery and healing begin when mother and son discover the power in sharing their story, working together, and advocating to end this perfectly preventable disease.

Please go to endleadpoisoning.org for corresponding photos/video and to learn more about how to reduce lead exposure in children.

Cast includes:

Amy Acker, Carolyn Baeumler,  Eboni Booth, Tom Butler, Dennis T. Carnegie, James Carpinello, Geneva Carr, Daphne Gaines, Sasha Eden, Dann Fink, Michael Gaston, Kevin Kane, Alice Kris, Adriane Lenox, Jenny Maguire, April Matthis, JD Mollison, Laith Nakli, Keith Nobbs, Deirdre O’Connell, Katie O’Sullivan, Zak Orth, Greg Pirenti, Armando Riesco, Shirley Rumierk, Mandy Siegfried, Tom Sesma, Zach Shaffer, Frank Wood & Lana Young