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
You can stream The First Wave on Hulu.
The First Wave was directed by Matthew Heineman.
The First Wave runs for 1h 34min, and was released in 2021.
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