Movie Description
The First Wave
(2021)Overview
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
Featured Crew
Cast
Self
Self - Ahmed's Wife
Self
Self
Self - Brussels' Husband
Self - Brussels' Sister
Self (archive footage)
Self
Self (archive footage)
Self
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Facts
Original TitleThe First Wave
Status Released
Release Information
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2021-11-19
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 34m
Revenue₹ 60511
Homepagehttps://films.nationalgeographic.com/the-first-wave
Production CompaniesNational Geographic,Our Time Projects,Participant,National Geographic Documentary Films
Genres
- Documentary
- History
