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State of Firsts

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With incredible access, State of Firsts follows Sarah McBride's history-making campaign as the first transgender person ever to be elected to Congress during this time of heated political opposition to the trans community.

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Sarah Vincent Sarah G Vincent Views Jul 6
Chase Joynt’s second solo feature is more conventional, but as Rep. McBride barrels forward to victory, the story becomes an intimate microcosm of Presidon’t and his supporters’ immediate threat to all Americans, which includes Presidon’t’s supporters Go to Full Review Valerie Kalfrin AWFJ.org Jun 27
Though it lacks depth, STATE OF FIRSTS still provides the sense of expectation and difficulty at being a trailblazer—and how McBride is trying to figure out how to navigate this for herself. Go to Full Review Frank J. Avella Edge Media Network Jun 18
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McBride's grace, steadfastness, and perseverance are the stuff of true heroism. Joynt captures this essential moment of LGBTQ+ history with dignity and respect. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Jun 16
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State of Firsts should be required viewing for every member of Congress. Go to Full Review Stephen Silver The SS Ben Hecht Jun 13
A worthwhile examination of a compelling subject Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Chase Joynt

Director

Sarah McBride

Self

Rachel Lears

Writer

Chase Joynt

Producer

Justin Lacob

Producer

Bill Harnisch

Executive Producer
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Synopsis With incredible access, State of Firsts follows Sarah McBride's history-making campaign as the first transgender person ever to be elected to Congress during this time of heated political opposition to the trans community.
Director
Chase Joynt
Producer
Chase Joynt, Justin Lacob
Screenwriter
Rachel Lears
Production Co
Level Ground Productions, XTR, Optimist
Genre
Documentary, Biography, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 33m