Original Title : When the Bough Breaks: A Documentary About Postpartum Depression
Time : 93 Min
Genre : Documentary, Drama
Project Type : Movie
Year of release : 2017
Director : Jamielyn Lippman
Writer : Jamielyn Lippman, Sammy Smart
Producer : Lindsay Gerszt, Jamielyn Lippman, Tanya Newbould
Project State : completed
Origin Country/Region : United States, Australia
Original Language : English
About : When The Bough Breaks is a feature length documentary about postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. Narrated and Executive Produced by Brooke Shields, this shocking film uncovers this very public health issue which affects one in ...See moreWhen The Bough Breaks is a feature length documentary about postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. Narrated and Executive Produced by Brooke Shields, this shocking film uncovers this very public health issue which affects one in five new mothers after childbirth. The film follows Lindsay Gerszt, a mother who has been suffering from PPD for six years. Lindsay agrees to let the cameras document her and give us an in depth look at her path to recovery. We meet women who have committed infanticide and families who have lost loved ones to suicide. Babies are dying, women aren't speaking out and the signs are being missed. When The Bough Breaks takes us on a journey to find answers and break the silence. See less Read more: Plot summary