State of Firsts
Directed by Chase Joynt
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,… From TMDB
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The Hollywood Reporter noted that State of Firsts presents a multifaceted portrayal of McBride, depicting her simultaneously as a public official and a symbolic figure. The review highlighted the film's focus on her efforts to balance these roles, suggesting that its exploration of the pressures and limitations of representation adds complexity beyond a purely celebratory narrative.
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13 of 13 · most liked first@rikiwilchins.bsky.social Advocate "State of Firsts," a new documentary film which chronicles Rep. Sarah McBride's (D-DE) rise to Congress and the difficulties she faced, opens Friday in theaters nationwide. www.advocate.com/politics/nat...
neutral · AI labelView post →@rikiwilchins.bsky.social Advocate "State of Firsts," a new documentary film which chronicles Rep. Sarah McBride's (D-DE) rise to Congress and the difficulties she faced, opens Friday in theaters nationwide. www.advocate.com/politics/nat...
neutral · AI labelView post →The producers of three recent features pull back the curtain on the work they did to earn PGA's Producers Mark: - Jo Henriquez, p.g.a., and Sam Sandweiss, p.g.a., CHILI FINGER - Steven Schweickart, p.g.a., GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE: THE MOVIE - Jenna Kelly, p.g.a., and Justin Lacob, p.g.a., STATE OF FIRSTS
neutral · AI labelView post →Thank you, MetroWeekly ❤️ The third edition of D.C.’s premier doc film fest features 'State of Firsts,' "I Was Born This Way,' and 12 world premieres from 25 countries. www.metroweekly.com/2025/06/dc-d... #pridemonth #lgbtq
neutral · AI labelView post →Saw three films today at #Tribeca STATE OF FIRSTS was really good, with a nice emotional kick and funny credits bit JUST KIDS is moving film about trans kids would a classic with a different edit TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN is a good doc on a guy who scammed a museum, but he is really a slime
positive · AI labelView post →'State of Firsts' documentary explores Sarah McBride's historic first months in Congress The film follows McBride from election night into her first term, when Republicans barred her from using women’s restrooms in the House. www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...
neutral · AI labelView post →The Spanish drama Maspalomas and the documentary State of Firsts have won the Grand Jury Awards at the 2026 Sonoma International Film Festival. #filmsky #moviesky
neutral · AI labelView post →📽️This Week in Film: Oct 8 @ 7 PM—Crazy Love Oct 9 @ 7 PM—Calle Málaga (Standby!) Oct 10 @ 4:30 PM—State of Firsts Oct 10 @ 7 PM—The Mastermind (Standby!) Oct 11 @ 2 PM—It Was Just an Accident (Standby!) 👇
neutral · AI labelView post →'State of Firsts' documentary explores Sarah McBride's historic first months in Congress 🎬 The film follows McBride from election night into her first term, when Republicans barred her from using women’s restrooms in the House. bit.ly/43FrySB
neutral · AI labelView post →Proud to present our '25 Spotlight Film 🗳️🏳️⚧️ STATE OF FIRSTS: an intimate portrait of @mcbride.house.gov historic run to become the first trans member of Congress Sun. 6/15 @ the Burke Theatre + Q&A with dir. Chase Joynt, producer Jenna Kelly & Sarah McBride (virtually) dcdoxfest.com/films/state-...
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neutral · AI labelView post →Incredibly proud to present our Spotlight Film 🗳️🏳️⚧️ STATE OF FIRSTS: an intimate portrait of Sarah McBride's historic run to become the first trans member of Congress, the backlash that ensues & her fight for change amidst intensifying political extremism. More info at: dcdoxfest.com/films/state-...
neutral · AI labelView post →Incredibly proud to present our Spotlight Film🗳️🏳️⚧️STATE OF FIRSTS: an intimate portrait of @mcbride.house.gov's historic run to become the first trans member of Congress, the backlash that ensues and her fight for change amidst intensifying political extremism More info dcdoxfest.com/films/state-...
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