Manitoba-based documentary sees continued success following release [Video]

It has been a whirlwind experience for a Winnipeg writer and director, whose documentary has soared since its release in October.

After Death was a Manitoba-made documentary exploring what happens after people die. The documentary interviewed people who had near-death experiences and shared their stories.

The film was released in theatres throughout North America on Oct. 27, 2023, and quickly became the highest-grossing faith-based documentary of all time. It is also the highest-grossing documentary since 2019.

“This film was kind of born out of loss,” said writer and director Stephen Gray in an interview with CTV News Winnipeg. “In 2012, my brother-in-law was killed in a car wreck and it caused me to ask questions about whether there is something after (death) or not.”

It was this moment in life where Gray started to reach out to people who had written about their near-death experiences.

“I eventually heard of other …