The First Wave
When Covid-19 hit New York City in 2020, filmmaker Matthew Heineman gained unique access to one of New York’s hardest-hit hospital systems. The resulting film focuses on the doctors, nurses, and patients on the frontlines during the “first wave” from March to June 2020. Their distinct storylines each serve as a microcosm to understand how the city persevered through the worst pandemic in a century
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The First Wave
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 19, 2021
Runtime
1h 34m
Genres
Documentary, History
User Score
69%
Original Title
The First Wave
Production Companies
National Geographic, Our Time Projects, Participant, National Geographic Documentary Films
Director
Matthew Heineman
Revenue
$60,511
Description
When Covid-19 hit New York City in 2020, filmmaker Matthew Heineman gained unique access to one of New York’s hardest-hit hospital systems. The resulting film focuses on the doctors, nurses, and patients on the frontlines during the “first wave” from March to June 2020. Their distinct storylines each serve as a microcosm to understand how the city persevered through the worst pandemic in a century
