50 shots. One love story interrupted.
In 2006, the world woke up to one of the most heartbreaking headlines out of New York City: police fired 50 bullets at an unarmed groom on his wedding day. That man was Sean Bell. His then-fiancée, Nicole P Bell, was left with a shattered heart, three children, and a mission.
Nearly two decades later, her story takes center stage in the upcoming film Aftershock: The Nicole P Bell Story, hitting theaters on November 28 and all digital platforms on December 15.
The Love Story That Ended in Gunfire
November 25, 2006, should have been the happiest day of Nicole and Sean’s lives. Instead, tragedy struck when undercover NYPD officers unleashed 50 shots at Sean Bell and his friends outside a Queens strip club, killing the 23-year-old just hours before his wedding.
His death sparked national outrage, protests, and renewed debates over police brutality and racial injustice years before hashtags would define the movement.
Now, through Aftershock: The Nicole P Bell Story, Nicole reclaims her narrative. She transforms unspeakable loss into testimony, taking audiences deep into her pain, faith, and the long road toward healingg.
Roc Nation & Manny Halley Join Forces for ‘Aftershock’
Executive produced by Roc Nation and Manny Halley of Faith Media Distribution, the film dives beyond the headlines, showing the emotional and spiritual fallout that followed. With production led by Imani Media Group and Manny Halley Productions, Aftershock balances cinematic storytelling with raw truth.
Aftershock aims to do more than retell tragedy. With Roc Nation’s signature push for social impact projects and Halley’s history of emotionally charged filmmaking, the movie promises to move audiences while reigniting the call for justice that began 19 years ago.
“Say His Name”: The Legacy of Sean Bell
Nicole went on to dedicate her life to advocacy and community building, reminding the world that her fiancé was more than a victim: he was a man who loved deeply and was loved even more. Through Aftershock, she gives audiences an unfiltered look at that love story, from the laughter to the heartbreak, and everything in between.
When and Where to Watch ‘Aftershock’
Aftershock: The Nicole P Bell Story premieres in theaters nationwide on November 28 and will be available on all digital platforms starting December 15. The film is executive produced by @mannyhalley and @rocnation, with production by @silenthustler and @NicolePBell. Distributed by Faith Media Distribution and Imani Media Group, the movie is expected to make a lasting impact on conversations about race, faith, and justice in America.
Follow @AftershockTheMovie and @ImaniMediaGroup for updates, exclusive clips, and behind-the-scenes moments.
Final Word: Never Forget Sean Bell
Nearly twenty years later, the name Sean Bell still echoes through every movement for justice. Aftershock: The Nicole P Bell Story serves as both a cinematic tribute and a reminder — love doesn’t die, it evolves. And sometimes, it changes the world.
Watch the trailer, remember his name, and see the story that changed a generation.
In Theaters November 28 | Digital December 15
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