United States / Jun 07, 2025 / Tribeca Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Videos
Plot
A documentary that follows Sarah McBride’s groundbreaking first year in Congress as the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. legislature, State of Firsts captures her battle against relentless political attacks. As MAGA Republicans ban her from restrooms and publicly misgender her, McBride confronts threats and discrimination with resilience. Focused on meaningful policy work over partisan conflict, she draws inspiration from historical figures who overcame adversity, offering a powerful look at perseverance in the face of systemic opposition.
Main cast
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | State of Firsts |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Level Ground Productions, Optimist, XTR |
| Official site | chasejoynt.com |
| Release date | 7 giugno 2025 |
| Executive producer | Bryn Mooser, Ruth Ann Harnisch, Bill Harnisch, Chase Joynt, Patty Quillin, Zackary Drucker, Shannon Hunt Scott, David Steinman, Matthew Cherchio, Chris Temple, Zach Ingrasci, Sam Curley, Joanna Kim |
| Production | Jenna M. Kelly, Justin Lacob, Dani Eddy |
| Editing | Christopher McNabb |
| Cinematography | Melissa Langer |
| Assistant directors | Chase Joynt |
Release dates
Premiere
South Korea / Nov 08, 2025 / ALL / Seoul International Pride Film Festival
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