“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

31K views · 313 reactions | 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 | Facebook

7.7K views · 88 reactions | On January 20, 2020, the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in the United States. In recognition of the two-year anniversary, and in honor of the sacrifices of healthcare workers during this time, @natgeodocs, @participant, and @neonrated have made @mheineman’s critically-acclaimed documentary THE FIRST WAVE available for free. Watch now at https://on.natgeo.com/3tMeFVc #TheFirstWave | National Geographic TV | Facebook

1.4M views · 10K reactions | First day of filming of The Color Purple—we all recognized we were working on something special. We captured the last scene first, the entire cast together and it just got better day after day. The Color Purple is in theatres now  Join the purple wave and go this weekend! | Oprah Winfrey | Facebook