Two Black women, Shamony Gibson and Amber Rose Isaac, died from preventable childbirth complications, prompting their partners to advocate for maternal health reform.
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Two Black women, Shamony Gibson and Amber Rose Isaac, died from preventable childbirth complications, prompting their partners to advocate for maternal health reform.
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Synopsis
Omari Maynard and Bruce McIntyre lost their partners, Shamony Gibson and Amber Rose Isaac, during childbirth. Both women died from preventable complications. Their deaths illustrate serious failures in the U.S. maternal health system. Following their stories, Aftershock shows how Maynard and McIntyre advocate for justice. They connect with other grieving families and work to highlight systemic issues. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2022, and later screened at South by Southwest.
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An eye-opening and alarming documentary about a health issue for Black women in America, who have a history of higher maternal mortality rates as seen in countless stories of hospital negligence.
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Why Watch
- Meet Omari Maynard and Bruce McIntyre fighting for justice.
- See the tragic stories of Shamony Gibson and Amber Rose Isaac.
- Find out about systemic failures in maternal health care.
Did You Know
- Aftershock premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2022.
- The film has a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 28 critics.
- It received an average rating of 8.10/10 on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Aftershock screened at South by Southwest on March 13, 2022.
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Who directed the documentary Aftershock?
Aftershock was directed and produced by Paula Eiselt and Tonya Lewis Lee.
When did Aftershock premiere at the Sundance Film Festival?
Aftershock premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2022.
What is the Rotten Tomatoes approval rating for Aftershock?
Aftershock has a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on reviews from 28 critics.
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