Plot Summary
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
Movie Details
- Original Title
- The First Wave
- Status
- released
- Original Language
- en
- Revenue
- $61K
Where to watch free (US)
No free providers found in US.
Production Companies
National Geographic
Our Time Projects
Participant
National Geographic Documentary Films
