The First Wave (2021)
4.0 of 5 from 1 ratings
1h 34min
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- Synopsis:
With exclusive access inside one of New York's hardest hit hospital systems during the terrifying first four months of the pandemic, Oscar-nominated and Emmy Award-winning director Matthew Heineman's 'The First Wave' spotlights the everyday heroes at the epicenter of COVID-19 as they come together to fight one of the greatest threats the world has ever encountered. Leaving a devastating trail of death and despair, this once-in-a-century pandemic changed the very fabric of our daily lives and exposed long-standing inequities in our society. Employing his signature approach of character-driven cinema vérité, Heineman embeds with a group of doctors, nurses and patients on the frontlines as they all desperately try to navigate the crisis. With each distinct storyline serving as a microcosm through which we can view the emotional and societal impacts of the pandemic, 'The First Wave' is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. - Directors:
- Matthew Heineman
- Genres:
- Documentary, Drama, Special Interest
