FOLLOW THE SILENCED: CONGRESSIONAL SCREENING

React19 and Senator Ron Johnson are proud to present a special congressional screening of Follow the Silenced on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, DC.

This groundbreaking documentary, winner of Best Of Festival and Best Director at the 2025 Santa Monica International Film Festival, unveils the powerful testimonies of Americans whose lives changed dramatically after COVID-19 vaccination. Follow the Silenced documents their struggle for medical recognition in a system unprepared to acknowledge their experiences. Through rigorous investigation and moving personal accounts, the film raises urgent questions about transparency, medical autonomy, and the responsibility of institutions to respond when interventions cause unexpected harm. At its heart, this is a human story about the pursuit of truth when conventional narratives leave no room for complexity. 

Day: Wednesday, May 21 
Time: Doors open at 5:30pm, Screening begins at 6:00pm
Location: Capitol Visitor Center, SVC 209-08
Address: First St NE, Washington, DC 20515

The congressional screening will feature a powerful film presentation and short post screening discussion with special guests including:

• Brianne Dressen, Co-Founder of React19 and central figure in the documentary
• Joel Wallskog, Co-Founder of React19 and central figure in the documentary
• Kyle Warner, Government affairs lead for React19, working on CICP reforms
• Additional speakers from congressional offices and advocacy groups

Members of Congress, staff, and invited guests are welcome to attend this important screening. Due to space limitations, advanced registration is required. Tickets are limited to 120. 

Important Information: RSVP Required

• Government-issued photo ID required for entry
• All non-congressional attendees must register with full legal name in advance
• Guest list will be submitted to Capitol security 48 hours in advance, no exceptions
• Food will be provided

For questions or more information, please contact Chloe_Pickle@ronjohnson.senate.gov or Kyle.warner@react19.org.

Note: This event complies with all Senate Rules Committee guidelines. No logos will be displayed in Senate space. The screening is an educational presentation and not a press conference.