THE FIRST STEP to Screen at AFI DOCS - World Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival - Powerful Look at Van Jones' Work to Pass Criminal Justice Reform
In this revealing observational portrait, Black progressive activist and political commentator Van Jones faces a polarised society head on in an effort to reform a broken criminal justice system. Jones, known for calling Donald Trump's election “a whitelash” live on primetime TV, navigates increasingly tense and isolating political and racial divides in his attempt to become a “bridge builder” during the Trump administration.
Featuring Louis L. Reed, Jessica Jackson, Virgie Walker, Pete White, and Tylo James. Also featuring Jared Kushner, Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Cory Booker, Senator Kamala Harris, Senator Shelley Capito, Senator Rand Paul, Senator Mike Lee, Congresswoman Karen Bass, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, Patrisse Cullors, Charlemagne Tha God, Karen Hunter, and Kim Kardashian.
Tribeca 2021 Screening Schedule: World Premier Thursday, June 10 at 6:00 PM - Virtual Screening