The First Step (film)

The First Step
Directed byBrandon Kramer
Produced byLance Kramer
StarringVan Jones
CinematographyEmily Topper
Edited by
  • Natasha Livia Mottola
  • Steven Golliday
  • Leslie Simmer
  • Sara Fusco
Music byJoshua Abrams
Production
companies
Distributed byMeridian Hill Pictures
Release dates
  • June 10, 2021 (2021-06-10) (Tribeca)
  • February 17, 2023 (2023-02-17) (United States)
Running time
90 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The First Step is a 2021 American documentary film, directed by Brandon Kramer. It follows Van Jones, as he pushes for criminal justice reform.

It had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 10, 2021. It was released on February 17, 2023, by Meridian Hill Pictures.

Synopsis

The film follows Van Jones as he pushes for criminal justice reform. Louis L. Reed, Jessica Jackson, Virgie Walker, Pete White, Tylo James, Fabian Debora, Douglas Copenhaver, Martin West, Dee Pierce, William Thompson, Rhonda Edmunds, Jared Kushner, Bernie Sanders, Cory Booker, Kamala Harris, Shelley Moore Capito, Rand Paul, Mike Lee, Karen Bass, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Patrisse Cullors, Charlamagne tha God, Karen Hunter, and Kim Kardashian appear in the film.[2]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 10, 2021.[3] It also screened at AFI Docs on June 23, 2021.[4][5] It was released on February 17, 2023, by Meridian Hill Pictures.[6]

Critical reception

The First Step holds a 85% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 13 reviews, with a weighted average of 6.80/10.[7]

References

  1. ^ "The First Step". Tribeca Film Festival. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  2. ^ Juneau, Jen (May 24, 2021). "Van Jones Says He Thinks Kim Kardashian Will Be an 'Unbelievable' Lawyer: 'She Hasn't Let Up'". People. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  3. ^ "Exclusive Premieres Announced For Tribeca At Home". Tribeca Film Festival. May 3, 2021. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  4. ^ "The First Step". AFI Docs. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  5. ^ Saperstein, Pat (May 26, 2021). "AFI Docs Festival Slate Includes 'Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain'". Variety. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  6. ^ Legacy, Spencer (January 25, 2023). "Exclusive The First Step Trailer Previews the Van Jones-Led Documentary". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  7. ^ "The First Step". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 11, 2023.