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

Cast

Facts

Original TitleThe First Wave

Status Released

Release Information

  • 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