“The film is cathartic. It allows us to process. It allows us to reflect.” THE FIRST WAVE is now available for 48 hours at NatGeo.com in recognition of the 2-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 case in the U.S. and the ongoing struggles faced by healthcare workers everywhere. #TheFirstWave | National Geographic Documentary Films

A testament to the human spirit, National Geographic Documentary Films' #TheFirstWave spotlights the experiences of NYC healthcare workers at the epicenter of COVID-19. From Oscar®-nominated director Matt Heineman, The First Wave is Now Playing In Theaters. | National Geographic Documentary Films