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The First Wave

2021English

When COVID-19 reaches New York City in 2020, filmmaker Matthew Heineman gains unusual access to one of its hardest-hit hospital systems. From March through June, doctors, nurses, and patients face the first wave together, with their individual stories reflecting how the city endured the worst pandemic in a century.

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98%
40 votes
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82%
40 votes
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6.6/10
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