The First Step

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Q&A with director Brandon Kramer, producer Lance Kramer & subject Louis L. Reed (REFORM Alliance) following the 7:30pm screening on Tuesday, April 12.

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.

Screening as part of the Spring 2022 season of Pure Nonfiction. Tickets for Pure Nonfiction screenings are $19 for the general public and $16 for IFC Center Members. A Season Pass, good for all Spring 2022 films (Apr 5 – May 24) is available at$145 ($105 IFC Center members).

• Year 2021
• Running Time 89 minutes
• Distributor Pure Nonfiction
• Director Brandon Kramer
• Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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