Heartbeat (Heartbeat)

Jay Rosenblatt and Stephanie Rapp

Shot 25 years ago, this intimate, disarming, and raw documentary reveals a relationship in conflict. Filmmakers Jay Rosenblatt and Stephanie Rapp capture emotionally charged moments as they grapple with the decision to have a child. Together, they confront how profound pregnancy can be, especially for a woman who is ambivalent but facing a ticking biological clock. Heartbeat depicts situations that many couples encounter but do not often share with others. In doing so, it can catalyze important conversations, particularly when reproductive justice is under attack.

USA 2025, '31

DIRECTOR: Jay Rosenblatt and Stephanie Rapp

CAMERA: Jay Rosenblatt, Stephanie Rapp

MONTAGE: Jay Rosenblatt

MUSIC: Frédéric Chopin

PRODUCERS: Jay Rosenblatt, Stephanie Rapp

FESTIVALS & AWARDS:

Sheffield Doc Fest (2025)

Jay Rosenblatt and Stephanie Rapp

Jay Rosenblatt is an internationally recognized filmmaker and a two-time Academy Award nominated director who has completed over thirty-five films. His work explores our emotional and psychological cores. They are personal in their content yet universal in their appeal. Jay’s films have received over 100 awards and have screened throughout the world. A selection of his films had theatrical runs at the Film Forum in New York and at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Stephanie Rapp has played leadership roles in non-profit organizations, philanthropy, and United Nation's agencies. She has a Master’s Degree in Creative Writing, and has written numerous articles and pieces for magazines, newspapers, and public radio.