State of Firsts

Director Chase Joynt and executive producer Chris Temple are scheduled to be in attendance and on the panel, The Power of Storytelling.

State of Firsts offers unprecedented, behind-the-scenes access to Sarah McBride as she makes history as the first transgender person elected to the U.S. Congress.

Filmed during her groundbreaking first year in office, the documentary captures both the exhilaration of victory and the relentless scrutiny that follows. As McBride navigates Capitol Hill, builds coalitions, and works to advance policy, she simultaneously faces fierce political backlash and deeply personal attacks. The film reveals the human side of public service—the quiet moments of doubt, the strength drawn from community, and the unwavering commitment to representing constituents with integrity.

Intimate, timely, and inspiring, State of Firsts is a portrait of trailblazing leadership and the courage required to redefine what representation looks like in America.