The First Wave
Nov 19, 2021 · 1h 34m
Director
Matthew HeinemanOverview
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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Cast of The First Wave
Crew of The First Wave
Matthew HeinemanProducer, Director, Editor, Director of Photography
Jenna MillmanProducer- Leslie NorvilleProducer
Alex GibneyExecutive Producer
Maiken BairdExecutive Producer- Joedan OkunExecutive Producer
- Diane WeyermannExecutive Producer
- Leah Natasha ThomasExecutive Producer
- Pagan HarlemanExecutive Producer
- David FialkowExecutive Producer
Jeff SkollExecutive Producer
H. Scott SalinasOriginal Music Composer
Jon BatisteOriginal Music Composer
Thorsten ThielowDirector of Photography- David ZieffEditor
- Francisco BelloEditor
- Gabriel RhodesEditor
- Andrés MartheSound Effects Editor
- Ai MiyatakeSound Effects Editor
- Tom PaulSound Re-Recording Mixer
About The First Wave
What is The First Wave about?
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 was The First Wave released?
The First Wave was released on November 19, 2021.
Where can I watch The First Wave?
The First Wave is streaming on Hulu in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is The First Wave?
The First Wave runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
Who directed The First Wave?
The First Wave was directed by Matthew Heineman.
Who is in the cast of The First Wave?
The cast of The First Wave includes Nathalie Dougé (Self), Alexis Ellis (Self - Ahmed's Wife), Kellie Wunsch (Self), Brussels Jabon (Self) and Naph Jabon (Self - Brussels' Husband).
Is The First Wave on Netflix?
No, The First Wave is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Hulu instead.