Ross McDonnell

The First Wave

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

Gerry Adams: A Ballymurphy Man

This intimate portrait delves into the life of Gerry Adams, the polarizing Irish republican leader who played a pivotal role in guiding Northern Ireland from decades of conflict to a hard-won peace, revealing the complexities behind one of the most debated figures of our time.