State of Firsts

With incredible access, State of Firsts follows Sarah McBride’s history-making campaign as the first transgender person ever to be elected to Congress during this time of heated political opposition to the trans community. Premiering at Tribeca Film Festival 2025.

An Optimist, XTR, and Level Ground production. 

Director: Chase Joynt

Producer: Jenna Kelly, Justin Lacob

Cinematographer: Melissa Langer

Editor: Chris McNabb

Executive Producer: Zach Ingrasci, Chris Temple, Zackary Drucker, Bill Harnisch, Ruth Ann Harnisch, Chase Joynt, Chris Panizzon, Shannon Hunt Scott, David Steinglass, Patty Quillin, Bryn Mooser, Matthew Cherchio

Co-Producer: Dani Eddy

Co-Executive Producer: Joanna Kim, Samantha Curley

Cast: Sarah McBride