IN THE SAME BREATH, directed by Nanfu Wang (“One Child Nation”), recounts the origin and spread of the novel coronavirus from the earliest days of the outbreak in Wuhan to its rampage across the United States. In a deeply personal approach, Wang, who was born in China and now lives in the United States, explores the parallel campaigns of misinformation waged by leadership and the devastating impact on citizens of both countries.

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Emotional first-hand accounts and startling, on-the-ground footage weave a revelatory picture of cover-ups and misinformation while highlighting the strength of the healthcare workers, activists and family members who risked everything to communicate the truth.