The First Wave (2021)
Four months, New York City, 2020.
2021 · R · 1h 34m · Documentary, History
Genres: Documentary, History
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.
Director: Matthew Heineman
Music by: H. Scott Salinas, Jon Batiste
Cinematography: Ross McDonnell, Matthew Heineman
Editor: David Zieff, Matthew Heineman
Cast
Nathalie Dougé as SelfAlexis Ellis as Self - Ahmed's WifeKellie Wunsch as SelfBrussels Jabon as SelfNaph Jabon as Self - Brussels' HusbandAthens Garrote as Self - Brussels' SisterAndrew Cuomo as Self (archive footage)Michael Dowling as SelfAl Sharpton as Self (archive footage)Karl Arabian as SelfMore like this
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