The Rolling Tape

*TRIBECA 2025* Interview With 'State of Firsts' (2025) Director Chase Joynt & Producer Jenna Kelly

Episode 330

Premiering at Tribeca, State of Firsts is an intimate documentary that follows Congresswoman Sarah McBride and her historic campaign to become the first out trans person elected to Congress. Sara Ciplickas sits down with Director Chase Joynt and Producer Jenna M. Kelly to discuss the process of documenting Sarah’s story.

Review:
State of Firsts Review (Sara Ciplickas)

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Chase Joynt Website, IMDb, Instagram
Jenna Kelly IMDb, Optimist

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Sara Ciplickas on Letterboxd, Instagram, and X

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Credits:

  • Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley
  • Artwork by Danny Jarabek
  • Edited by Danny Jarabek

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