This chilling documentary recounts the mishandling of the initial coronavirus outbreaks in both China and the United States and the many effects the virus had on both citizens and healthcare workers.

In the Same Breath explores the early confusion and misinformation surrounding the 2020 coronavirus outbreak, tracking the responses of both China and the United States.

The film delves into the mistakes both governments committed when attempting to contain the virus.

It also explores the trauma that the pandemic caused for healthcare workers who were exposed to death on a daily basis, like soldiers on the frontlines.

Chinese-born American director Nanfu Wang takes a very personal approach to the documentary.

The film explores her own feelings about the virus, the effect it had on her family, and her perspective on the history of the Chinese government in dealing with times of crisis.