
"When progress is usually messier as it's happening than when it's remembered, the ability of The First Step to engage with the moment that it's in is invaluable." -Stephen Saito, Moveable Fest
In a divided America, Van Jones controversially works across party lines on landmark criminal justice reform and a more humane response to the addiction crisis. Attempting to be a bridge builder in a time of extreme polarization takes him deep into the inner workings of a divisive administration, internal debates within both parties, and the lives of frontline activists fighting for their communities.
- Year2021-05-28
- Runtime89 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUSA
- PremiereMississippi
- RatingAll Ages (G)
- DirectorBrandon Kramer
- ProducerLance Kramer
- Executive ProducerAbigail Disney, Regina K. Scully, Robert F. Smith, Brad Buhr and Bryanna Sapp, Christina and David Arquette, Deon and Roxanne Taylor, Daniel S. Loeb
- Co-ProducerKaty Chevigny, Marilyn Ness, Gordon Quinn
- CinematographerEmily Topper
- EditorNatasha Livia Mottola, Steven Golliday, Leslie Simmer, Sara Fusco
- ComposerJoshua Abrams
"When progress is usually messier as it's happening than when it's remembered, the ability of The First Step to engage with the moment that it's in is invaluable." -Stephen Saito, Moveable Fest
In a divided America, Van Jones controversially works across party lines on landmark criminal justice reform and a more humane response to the addiction crisis. Attempting to be a bridge builder in a time of extreme polarization takes him deep into the inner workings of a divisive administration, internal debates within both parties, and the lives of frontline activists fighting for their communities.
- Year2021-05-28
- Runtime89 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUSA
- PremiereMississippi
- RatingAll Ages (G)
- DirectorBrandon Kramer
- ProducerLance Kramer
- Executive ProducerAbigail Disney, Regina K. Scully, Robert F. Smith, Brad Buhr and Bryanna Sapp, Christina and David Arquette, Deon and Roxanne Taylor, Daniel S. Loeb
- Co-ProducerKaty Chevigny, Marilyn Ness, Gordon Quinn
- CinematographerEmily Topper
- EditorNatasha Livia Mottola, Steven Golliday, Leslie Simmer, Sara Fusco
- ComposerJoshua Abrams