The First Wave 2021
7 / 10
The First Wave
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
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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Alexis Ellis... Self - Ahmed's Wife
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Naph Jabon... Self - Brussels' Husband
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Release Date:
Nov 19, 2021 (United States)
Run Time:
1hr 34`
MMPA Rating:
R
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United States
Status:
Released
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The First Wave
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AE
Alexis Ellis... Self - Ahmed's Wife
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NJ
Naph Jabon... Self - Brussels' Husband
... Self - Brussels' Sister
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Karl Arabian... Self
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