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Trace Amounts: Autism, Mercury, and the Hidden Truth is a 2014 film directed by Shiloh Levine, featuring Eric Gladen, who claims to have suffered mercury poisoning from a tetanus vaccine. The film presents Gladen's investigation into the alleged link between vaccines containing mercury and aluminum and the rise in autism cases. It argues for the removal of mercury from vaccines, challenging the scientific consensus that dismisses this connection as a hoax.
The film has been promoted by notable figures such as Robert De Niro and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. It was marketed through targeted screenings aimed at celebrities sympathetic to the anti-vaccination movement. The film's influence is noted in events such as Jim Carrey's public outcry following California Senate Bill 277, which eliminated personal belief exemptions for vaccinations.
Why Watch
- •Meet Eric Gladen and hear his personal story.
- •See how celebrities influence vaccination debates.
- •Find out about California's vaccination law changes.
Did You Know
•Eric Gladen claims to have experienced mercury poisoning after a tetanus vaccine.
•The film was promoted by celebrities including Robert De Niro and Jim Carrey.
•California Senate Bill 277 removed personal belief exemptions from vaccination requirements in 2015.
Perfect For
Anti-vaccination debatesCelebrity activismPublic health policy