Aftershock: The Nicole P. Bell Story

Name: Aftershock: The Nicole P. Bell Story
Genre: Drama
Released: 2025-11-28
Cast: Rayven Ferrell, Bentley Green, Richard T. Jones, Richard Lawson, Iyana Halley

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After police kill her fiancé on their wedding day, a heartbroken mother of two fights through the devastating aftershock of a shocking acquittal, launching a relentless, decade-long battle for justice.

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Carla Hay

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Nov 29

This biopic (about Nicole P. Bell's fight for justice in the tragic shooting of her fiancé Sean Bell) has the qualities of a made-for-TV movie. The movie's civil rights lessons and Rayven Ferrell's admirable lead performance make it worth watching.

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Sarah Vincent

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Nov 27

Congratulations, Ferrell, Glidewell and cowriter Cas Sigers-Beedles! With one simple breakfast montage, you accomplished what Benedict Cumberbatch and "The Thing with Feathers" (2025) could not.

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Anthony Whyte

The Movie Blog

Nov 24

7/10

Aftershock: The Nicole P. Bell Story is painful, emotional, and unflinchingly honest. Even with pacing issues, predictable writing, and some TV-movie elements, the film succeeds because its emotional core is strong.

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Crystal D

Dec 4

Well portrayed. Great acting. Excellent use of real footage from the actual event. Well written and directed.

Andria S

Dec 1

Riveting, unbelievable, heartfelt, eye opening. A must see! A story that needs to be told over and over so history doesn’t repeat itself!

LeiLani

Dec 1

As a Black woman with a Black son and Black men I care about, Nicole Bells story—losing her fianc after he was shot 50 times by police—hit me in a deeply personal way. This film is heavy, powerful, and necessary. If you can, please go see it and support it. Stories like this need to be heard!

Stephen C

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Based on a true story in 1 hour and 46 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Language, Some Violence/Bloody Images and Sexual Material/Brief Nudity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Alesia Glidewell

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Rayven Ferrell

Nicole Bell

Bentley Green

Sean Bell

Richard T. Jones

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Richard Lawson

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Iyana Halley

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Director: Alesia Glidewell
Producer: Manny Halley, Rodney Turner II, Yolanda Halley
Screenwriter: Cas Sigers-Beedles, Alesia Glidewell
Distributor: Faith Media Distribution
Production Co: Roc Nation, Imani Media Group
Rating: R (Language|Some Violence/Bloody Images|Sexual Material/Brief Nudity)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 28, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 15, 2025
Runtime: 1h 46m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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