Aftershock (2022)

About Aftershock

Aftershock is a deeply moving and powerful film that unpacks one of the most pressing and critical crises in American healthcare today: the U.S. maternal health crisis. The movie poignantly tells the aftermath of the unfortunate deaths of two young women who succumbed to childbirth complications, leading to two families' grief and mourning. The poignant narrative touches on the raw emotions of bereavement and the families' resolve to draw attention to these serious complications in an effort to prevent further losses. The narrative crystalizes around activists, birth workers, and physicians as they wrestle to raise awareness and bring about change in the healthcare system.

Making / Production

The production of Aftershock was a significant undertaking that involved a broad spectrum of professionals from different sectors—activists, medical practitioners, and birth workers. The producers' central aim was to create a resonating film that would help the public understand the depth and gravity of the U.S. maternal health crisis. The philosophy was to reveal the human stories behind the statistics, demonstrating its devastating impact on affected families.

Actors

• Actor 1 - Delivering a profound performance as a grieving family member, Actor 1 encapsulated the raw, pervasive pain of losing a loved one to medical complications.
• Actor 2 - Took up the role of an activist passionately working towards drawing attention to the American maternal health crisis.
• Actor 3 - Skilfully portrayed a dedicated doctor grappling with the inadequacies of the healthcare system while trying to provide the best maternal care.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Fact 1 - The film was inspired by real-life stories of families who lost their loved ones due to childbirth complications.
• Fact 2 - Despite the movie's dark premise, the production team ensured a supportive and empathetic environment for the cast to explore their roles fully.

Awards

No awards have been won by the film as of the time of this writing.

Quotes

• Quote 1 - "This is not just about statistics; these are families, mothers, sisters... we have to do something."
• Quote 2 - "Change does not just come; we have to fight for it. For every mother, for every child."

Music, Soundtrack

• Track 1 - An emotional and gripping composition reflects the poignant and deeply touching narrative of the film.
• Track 2 - A gripping score that perfectly encapsulates the urgency and seriousness of the maternal health crisis in the U.S.