Ahead of the release in theaters, here is the full official trailer for Aftershock: The Nicole P. Bell Story, the film inspired by the real-life story of 23-year-old Sean Bell who was tragically killed in 2006 by the NYPD after leaving his bachelor party.
Aftershock tells the story through the eyes of Sean’s then fiancée, Nicole Pautlre Bell, as she seeks justice, healing and strength amid unimaginable loss.
Starring in the film are Rayven Ferrell as Nicole Paultre Bell; Bentley Green as Sean Bell; Richard Lawson as Al Sharpton; Kevin Jackson as Mr. Bell, Iyana Halley as Tila, and Richard T. Jones as Attorney Anthony Ricco.
On November 25, 2006, 23-year-old Sean Bell was shot and killed by undercover officers of the New York Police Department, who opened fire on his car with 50 rounds. The incident sparked outrage, protests and placed a spotlight on police accountability. .
Directed by Alesia “Z” Glidewell, making her directorial debut, Aftershock: The Nicole P. Bell Story opens in theaters in the U.S. on November 28, 2025, then begins streaming on December 15.
50 Shots. 1 Love Story Interrupted. On the morning of his wedding day, Nov 25, 2006, Sean Bell should’ve been saying “I do.” Instead, he became a national headline — a tragedy that shook the nation. Now, his then-fiancée Nicole P Bell, who turned her grief into activism, brings her truth to the big screen. A story of faith, heartbreak, and resilience — a film that forces America to remember.
Nicole Paultre Bell said, “With this movie, I am pleased to share my journey – a journey of resilience, hope, and the pursuit of justice. This movie retells my story of finding strength and fighting for accountability after the tragic loss of my husband-to-be and the father of my children. This is a collective experience shared by countless survivors – those who have lost loved ones to senseless violence and those who have fought tirelessly for accountability and civil reform. It’s a story of the strength that resides within each one of us, a strength that propels us forward even in the darkest of times. The support my family has received over the years has been a constant source of motivation. It is my hope that this project will honor Sean’s memory and serve as a testament to the power of community.”
The film is written by Cas Sigers and Alesia “Z” Glidewell. Manny Halley and Roc Nation served as Executive Producers of the film with Nicole Paultre Bell serving as a producer. Manny Halley produced Aftershock alongside Rodney Turner II and Yolanda Halley.
Watch the official trailer for Aftershock: The Nicole P. Bell Story above. (see the first look teaser trailer)
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