World Premiere
State of Firsts
Spotlight+
Feature | United States | 93 MINUTES | EnglishWomen, Documentary, LGBTQIA+, Politics, Biography
With incredible access, State of Firsts follows Sarah McBride, the first transgender person ever to be elected to Congress during this time of heated and seemingly incessant political opposition to the transgender community. Director Chase Joynt brings a highly relevant and provocative examination of McBride's first year in Congress as she becomes the target of MAGA Republicans who ban her from using restrooms in the Capitol and routinely misgender her, intentionally and publicly. Despite facing death threats and personal attacks, McBride is motivated by the examples of those who faced immense opposition in history and overcame it. Resilience and prioritizing substantive policy work over partisan grandstanding is her strategy, and she urges hope and action in these difficult times. This is the unflinching story of perseverance and a true maverick.—Dan Hunt
After the Movie: A conversation with Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del), director Chase Joynt, and producer Jenna Kelly.
Cast & Credits
Directed by
Chase Joynt
Director
Chase Joynt
Producer
Jenna Kelly, Justin Lacob
Cinematographer
Melissa Langer
Editor
Chris McNabb
Executive Producer
Bill Harnisch, Ruth Ann Harnisch, Chase Joynt, Chris Panizzon, Zackary Drucker, Shannon Hunt Scott, David Steinglass, Patty Quillin, Bryn Mooser, Matthew Cherchio, Zach Ingrasci, Chris Temple
Co-Producer
Dani Eddy
Co-Executive Producer
Joanna Kim, Samantha Curley
Production Companies
XTR, Optimist, Level Ground Productions
Cast
Sarah McBride
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Sat June 07 - 5:15 PM
SVA Theatre
Sun June 08 - 3:00 PM
Village East by Angelika
Wed June 11 - 5:00 PM
AMC 19th St. East 6
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