Bloom
Available screening types
Virtual
On-demand
In-person
Available until
Apr 18, 2026
Speakers Available
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
š² 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.
š£ Advocate for policy changes that promote the integration of doula services into the healthcare system and address systemic barriers to safe and supportive childbirth.
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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