Bloom

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Available until

Apr 18, 2026

Available in

Worldwide

About the film

The American hospital system can be daunting and unpredictable; Bloom follows four birth workers making reproductive care safer and more accessible in their community.

Genre

Documentary

Runtime

1h 5m

Released

2024

Director

Elizabeth Miller-Derstine, Allison Rieff

Executive Producer

ShLanda Burton

Awards & recognition

Longleaf Film Festival

Best Documentary Feature

Longleaf Film Festival

Best Poster Design

Cucalorus Film Festival

Official Selection 2024

RiverRun International Film Festival

Official Selection 2024

Stay engaged

šŸ“² Follow us:Ā @bloomdocfilmĀ on InstagramĀ | Bloom Documentary Film on Facebook

Stay informed about maternal health policy and initiatives in your area.Check outĀ The Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP)Ā andĀ March of DimesĀ to track bills by topic or legislator.

šŸ“£ Advocate for policy changes that promote the integration of doula services into the healthcare system and address systemic barriers to safe and supportive childbirth.

šŸ—³ļø And don’t forget—are you registered to vote?

What people are saying

ā€˜"Rather than being a depressing story about the dangers of giving birth, ["Bloom"] shows the kind of affirming experience that is possible when parents have a support system during one of the most important phases of their lives."ā€˜

Sayaka Matsuoka

Triad City Beat

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