After is a short film that addresses grief. It also shows that cops hurt too. They are, after all, people. Directed by Thomas Angeletti, written by Timothy J. Cox, who also stars in the 18 minute film with Beth Metcalf this is an painful look at grief.
The story begins with a look at pictures of a woman during happier times. Cox, as retired law enforcement veteran Michael Darcy and his daughter Annie (Metcalf) enter the room, stage left. Thus begins a hard and emotional look at the death of a loved one.
This is a story of conflicted feelings. Rage, denial and, at one point, the thought of vengeance all come into play here. This brief journey proves that cops hurt too. After is a character study of emotion.
Director Angeletti and cinematographer Jake Reynolds have masterfully created the ultimate claustrophobic setting. *Angeletti also edited this grief stricken film.* Cox marches adroitly through the various stages of emotion while Metcalf follows his lead. After also shows the love and hurt that everyone feels when a life is taken far too soon.
The film explores the odd dichotomy that cops live with everyday. Trying to set aside the very real pain of losing to the “bad guys” and getting on with living. Even when those said bad guys take one of your loved ones. After shows the stages of death deftly and one can feel a little exhausted after watching this intimate study of a family trying to cope.
After is currently on its festival run and not yet available for viewing. This is a solid 4 star film and well worth the wait. The film is also about loss and hurting the ones we love. Keep an eye out for this one.
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