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Film / By David Ehrlich

THE FIRST WAVE With exclusive access to one of New Yorkís hardest hit hospital systems, Oscar-nominated and Emmy Awardñwinning director Matthew Heinemanís 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 daily life and exposed long-standing inequities in our society. The ìfirst waveî of COVID-19 ravaged New York from March through June 2020. With Heinemanís signature approach of character-driven cinema vÈritÈ, THE FIRST WAVE documents those harrowing first four months, embedding with a group of doctors, nurses, and patients on the frontlines as they all navigated the crisis. Their distinct storylines each serve as a microcosm through which we can view the emotional and societal impacts of the pandemic, and are a testament to the strength of the human spirit. (Credit: National Geographic)

‘The First Wave’ Review: Matthew Heineman’s COVID Doc Is Overwhelmingly Emotional

The “Cartel Land” director follows three frontline workers in a harrowing, intimate, and emotional look at the early days of the pandemic.

Oct 7, 2021 8:15 pm /

Awards / By Anne Thompson

THE FIRST WAVE With exclusive access to one of New Yorkís hardest hit hospital systems, Oscar-nominated and Emmy Awardñwinning director Matthew Heinemanís 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 daily life and exposed long-standing inequities in our society. The ìfirst waveî of COVID-19 ravaged New York from March through June 2020. With Heinemanís signature approach of character-driven cinema vÈritÈ, THE FIRST WAVE documents those harrowing first four months, embedding with a group of doctors, nurses, and patients on the frontlines as they all navigated the crisis. Their distinct storylines each serve as a microcosm through which we can view the emotional and societal impacts of the pandemic, and are a testament to the strength of the human spirit. (Credit: National Geographic)

‘The First Wave’: Why Were Film Festivals Too Scared to Show Matthew Heineman’s Covid Doc?

The Hamptons stepped up to show audiences the Oscar nominee’s latest film, which makes viewers weep.

Oct 6, 2021 2:00 pm /

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