Pandemia / 2014

From as far back as the black plague all the way to the latest Ebola scare we are always a step behind when it comes to our battle against pandemics. The common though of "it needs to break out before we come up with our defense" is being debated. Why not preventive? This documentary delves into the dark scenarios in which not only biological threats but also technological ones like computer viruses could spell the end of humanity as we know it.

The First Wave - La prima ondata / 202110.01 voti

Con un accesso esclusivo all'interno di uno dei sistemi ospedalieri più colpiti di New York, durante i terrificanti primi quattro mesi della pandemia, il regista Matthew Heineman mette in luce gli eroi quotidiani nell'epicentro dell'epidemia di COVID-19 che si sono uniti per combattere una delle più grandi minacce che il mondo abbia mai incontrato. Lasciando una devastante scia di morte e disperazione, questa pandemia, unica nel suo genere, ha cambiato il tessuto della nostra vita quotidiana e ha messo a nudo disuguaglianze presenti da molto tempo all'interno della nostra società. Utilizzando il suo caratteristico approccio di cinema vérité guidato dai personaggi, Heineman si unisce a un gruppo di medici, infermieri e pazienti in prima linea mentre cercano disperatamente di superare la situazione di emergenza. Affrontando diverse trame come fossero un microcosmo attraverso il quale possiamo vedere gli impatti emotivi e sociali della pandemia.

Race for the Vaccine / 2021

As news of the coronavirus broke around the globe, a small group of scientists jumped into action to tackle one of the greatest medical challenges of our time: to create a vaccine against a virus no one had ever seen before, and to do so in record time, during a deadly, global pandemic.

Virus Hunters / 2020

At the height of the COVID-19 crisis, National Geographic Explorer, Chris Golden, and ABC News foreign correspondent, James Longman, embark on an epic worldwide journey to figure out how to stop the next pandemic, before it’s too late.

Le Crime Parfait / 2020

Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway / 2020

Enjoy a special stream of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ benefit concert celebrating Disney on Broadway’s 25th anniversary. The online playback will raise money for Broadway Cares’ COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund, which is helping everyone in the theater and performing arts community impacted by the pandemic and work shutdown. Ryan McCartan (Frozen) hosted the stream live from his family’s home and will interview special Disney on Broadway stars, from their homes, throughout the evening. The show also included a much-anticipated, high-energy reunion of 18 Newsies from the show’s Broadway and national touring productions, and a moving performance from Broadway Inspirational Voices. The November concert was directed by Casey Hushion. James Abbott was the music director and created the revised orchestrations. Howard Joines was the orchestra coordinator. The creative team included lighting designer Ryan J. O’Gara and sound designers Kurt Fischer and Marie Renee Foucher.

The Coronavirus Epidemic / 2020

Scientists are racing to learn everything they can about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) as the disease spreads quickly with deadly results. We take a look at everything we currently know about the virus, how scientists are working to find cures and vaccines, and how world governments are working to contain the outbreak.

The Photojournalists Covering Pandemic Life in Italy / 2020

This short documentary looks at the efforts of four Italian photojournalists covering the crisis, illuminating more of the juxtapositions created by life in the pandemic.