Picture this: a groundbreaking movie that's captivated millions worldwide, igniting fiery debates over vaccine safety and the skyrocketing rates of chronic illnesses in America's youth. But here's where it gets controversial—could this film be the spark that forces us to rethink everything we thought we knew about public health?
AUSTIN, Texas, October 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The acclaimed documentary 'An Inconvenient Study' has drawn an enormous global audience since its worldwide debut on October 12th, fueling passionate conversations on vaccine safety, the need for scientific openness, and the troubling increase in long-term health issues affecting American kids.
Created by the Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN), a nonprofit dedicated to promoting informed medical choices, and Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist Del Bigtree, the film delves into an unpublished comparison study of vaccinated and unvaccinated children carried out at the renowned Henry Ford Health System.
Back in 2016, Bigtree issued a bold challenge to Dr. Marcus Zervos, the chief of infectious diseases at Henry Ford, urging him to perform a thorough analysis comparing the health outcomes of vaccinated versus unvaccinated children and to release the findings publicly, no matter what they revealed. Dr. Zervos agreed, oversaw the research, but ultimately chose not to pursue publication. And this is the part most people miss—captured on hidden camera, he confessed, 'I think it’s a good study... but publishing something like that — might as well retire. I’d be finished.' This admission alone raises eyebrows: is there a culture of fear stifling honest scientific inquiry?
After intense media scrutiny, including critiques from outlets like Henry Ford, The Conversation, and Stat News, ICAN stepped up with a detailed rebuttal to defend their work.
'In addressing these critiques, we're not just defending ourselves,' ICAN stated in their official response, 'we're upholding the very essence of science, which thrives on scrutiny, discussion, and refinement—free from the threat of career-ending backlash.' Dive deeper into their full counterarguments at https://www.aninconvenientstudy.com/criticisms (https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=terE-idHk4R1JKC7xOaB21nFB0vMH2EG3hRnwyFjzlHlWSJY7nrSUozWhCzZJsvSqEzyQYwr7fOK7yJEM6RIH9fzRyGBiFUYI-M9lR7yimyWdahrG7UZxgMDCqXM1yIxklADzMNK0mcfVbUYW_sUDhXklKd3CgJGNAdlCBxv-tg=).
Championing Openness in Science
'An Inconvenient Study' shines a light on a larger crisis in public health: the dramatic climb in chronic illnesses among U.S. schoolchildren, jumping from about 12% in 1986 to more than 50% in recent times. To put this in perspective, imagine conditions like asthma, allergies, and autoimmune disorders affecting half of our young population—that's a staggering shift that begs for answers. The documentary calls for more accountability, unbiased investigations, and genuine informed consent in shaping health policies.
As Bigtree puts it, 'This isn't a battle of pro versus anti—it's a call to question why our children are suffering so much, and to keep science open for real, fearless exploration.'
Now, here's a twist that might surprise you: some critics argue that withholding such studies protects public trust and avoids misinformation, while others see it as censorship. What do you think—should controversial findings stay buried to prevent panic, or is transparency always the better path, even if it ruffles feathers?
The film is available for free streaming anywhere in the world at AnInconvenientStudy.com (https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=nQRJFox9-TH5FD0BKm6BFuiT6jIUi1iKdbpTtEgsXaEld4LWqVr78VI8o2iGYooAPdqRRsQWnF98isws2p72MLEr0Toip2Gz4h7NpqMllfGonVdJKr5A67wIryqj).
Check out ICAN’s full reply to the media's criticisms HERE (https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=zx2Mh0AWFnNxrerWfIWPplDh2pwLy4-UOwEYpJm-TXXmYyeJUmu-OsGvniNitM8HQX8u3j6CKyoa-KL2PEqv1u_zXSFYGdUW1tiJBVlaGK0=).
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Executive Producer Del Bigtree is ready for interviews, eager to discuss this critical topic that he believes is central to tackling the epidemic of chronic diseases in American children. What are your thoughts on this debate? Do you agree that science should be free from fear of retaliation, or is there a case for protecting established norms? Share your opinions in the comments below—we'd love to hear from you!
