Aftershock
Synopsis
An alarmingly disproportionate number of Black women are failed every year by the U.S. maternal health system. Shamony Gibson and Amber Rose Isaac were vibrant, excited mothers-to-be whose deaths due to childbirth complications were preventable. Now, their partners and families are determined to sound a rallying cry around this chilling yet largely ignored crisis.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival (Virtual)
Festival / Special Debut
July 19, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paula Eiselt, Tonya Lewis Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucas Guilkey
- Original Score
- Chanda Dancy
- Original Title
- Aftershock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Impact Partners, Malka Films, Good Gravy Films, Ford Foundation / JustFilms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paula Eiselt, Tonya Lewis Lee
Lucas Guilkey
Chanda Dancy
Jenni Morello, Michael Crommett
Flavia de Souza, Sunita Prasad
Dawn Porter, Paula Eiselt, Jonathan Allan, Tegan Acton, Soros
Department Leadership Roster
Paula Eiselt
Producer
Flavia de Souza
Editor
Chanda Dancy
Original Music Composer
Sunita Prasad
Editor
Tonya Lewis Lee
Producer
Paula Eiselt
Director
Tonya Lewis Lee
Director
Jenni Morello
Director of Photography
Michael Crommett
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Aftershock.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aftershock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Aftershock about?
An alarmingly disproportionate number of Black women are failed every year by the U.S. maternal health system. Shamony Gibson and Amber Rose Isaac were vibrant, excited mothers-to-be whose deaths due to childbirth complications were preventable. Now, their partners and families are determined to sound a rallying cry around this chilling yet largely ignored crisis.
Who directed Aftershock?
Aftershock was directed by Paula Eiselt, Tonya Lewis Lee.
Who stars in Aftershock?
The principal cast of Aftershock includes Not specified.
When was Aftershock released and how long is it?
Aftershock was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Aftershock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Aftershock was composed by Chanda Dancy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Aftershock?
Aftershock holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).