SYNOPSIS
A couple grapples with the unexpected realities of postpartum depression, a condition far more taxing than anticipated. As they confront these obstacles, they learn the importance of seeking help and embracing vulnerability. This powerful journey sheds light on postpartum depression, encouraging open discussions about mental health and underscoring that seeking help is a courageous step towards healing.
Director: Jamal Smart
Language: English
Duration: 53:00 MINS
Year: 2024
Genre: FEATURE
FILM DETAILS
Date: Saturday - October 18, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM​
Venue: Cinemark Theater
1670 US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
SCREENING DETAILS
FEATURE BLOCK:
FEATURE MATINEE
About the Director
My name is Jamal Smart, and my journey began with a camera in hand, shooting music videos for my cousin. Back then, I thought platforms like WorldStarHipHop were the pinnacle of what I could achieve as a cinematographer. But as I interned at production studios and worked on sets for BET, JFK, VH1, and various fashion campaigns and musicians, I realized something was missing. Despite the accolades, I never felt fulfilled by what I was creating. There was an emptiness inside me, a longing to make a real impact, to leave a message that mattered.
I always told myself that I wanted to create something meaningful—something I could proudly show my daughter, something that, if shared with just one person, could change the way they felt. That’s why I created this story—to shed light on a struggle my community faces every day. I’ve had friends call me, struggling with their feelings about parenthood, and I’ve seen family members express that something just didn’t feel right. It never sat well with me, and I realized that postpartum depression isn’t just a challenge for mothers—it affects everyone around them.
