The First Wave(2021)
Four months, New York City, 2020.
The First Wave Synopsis
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
The First Wave (2021) is a documentary and history film directed by Matthew Heineman, released on November 19, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Nathalie Dougé, Alexis Ellis, Kellie Wunsch and Brussels Jabon. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Matthew Heineman
- Producers:
- Matthew Heineman, Jenna Millman, Leslie Norville
- Cinematographer:
- Matthew Heineman
- Composer:
- H. Scott Salinas
- Production:
- National Geographic, Our Time Projects, Participant, National Geographic Documentary Films
- Revenue:
- $60,511
- Status:
- Released
The First Wave (2021) Trailer
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The First Wave Videos & Clips
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The First Wave Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Nathalie Dougé
Nathalie Dougé
as Self
- Alexis Ellis
Alexis Ellis
as Self - Ahmed's Wife
- Kellie Wunsch
Kellie Wunsch
as Self
- Brussels Jabon
Brussels Jabon
as Self
- Naph Jabon
Naph Jabon
as Self - Brussels' Husband
- Athens Garrote
Athens Garrote
as Self - Brussels' Sister
Andrew Cuomo
as Self (archive footage)
- Michael Dowling
Michael Dowling
as Self
Al Sharpton
as Self (archive footage)
- Karl Arabian
Karl Arabian
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Matthew Heineman, produced by Matthew Heineman, Jenna Millman and Leslie Norville.
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The First Wave Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 31 ratings.
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The First Wave – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The First Wave online?
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The First Wave (2021) is available to stream on Hulu. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The First Wave?
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The main cast of The First Wave (2021) includes Nathalie Dougé, Alexis Ellis, Kellie Wunsch, Brussels Jabon and Naph Jabon. The film was directed by Matthew Heineman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The First Wave released?
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The First Wave was released on November 19, 2021 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The First Wave worth watching?
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The First Wave (2021) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The First Wave?
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