National Geographic will pay tribute to unsung heroes working tirelessly to save lives in war-torn Syria. A press release announced that its documentary unit will release “The Cave,” which will go inside a “hidden secret underground hospital in Syria and the unprecedented female-led team of civilians and medical professionals who are risking their lives to provide medical care to the besieged local population.”

At the center of “The Cave” is Dr. Amani, a 30-year-old aspiring pediatrician forced to “end her studies and medical training due to the devastating war in Syria,” the feature’s synopsis details. “She becomes the appointed leader of a team of 130 medical practitioners in the secret hospital serving the 400,000 civilians of the besieged city of Al Ghouta from 2012 to 2018. Due to the nonstop onslaught of conventional and chemical warfare, brutalized and displaced victims constantly flood the subterranean haven through secret entrances and an intricate network of tunnels. Despite the limited supply of medical resources, Dr. Amani and her team work tirelessly to restore health and hope.”

“This is an important story for women today and for the coming generations. It is about women who want independence and change in life,” said Dr. Amani. “It is my hope that the more people see it, the closer we are to ending the war and achieving justice. Something has to change.”

National Geographic’s “Free Solo,” a portrait of history-making rock climber Alex Honnald as he prepares a free solo climb of El Capitan, took home the 2019 Oscar for best documentary feature. Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin directed the film.

“The Cave” is expected to hit theaters this fall.