Film · 2021 · Documentary
Four months, New York City, 2020.
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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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
8 principal cast
The First Wave (2021) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 1h 34m documentary directed by Matthew Heineman is rated 6.7/10 by 31 viewers.
The First Wave was released on November 19, 2021.
The First Wave was directed by Matthew Heineman.
The First Wave has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
The First Wave is categorized as Documentary, History.
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