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In a divided America, Van Jones attempts to pass a landmark criminal justice bill - and finds himself under fire from all sides.
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| Film ThreatAlan NgThe First Step works because it’s as honest about the state of government as it is passionate about doing so. |
| The PlaylistCory WoodroofThe First Step engages without patronizing and tries to provide a balanced portrait of Jones and his causes. |
| VarietyLisa KennedyWhile there’s much to admire here, there are stylistic choices that vex. The First Step stumbles as it tries to balance its interest in Jones with the significance of the bill. |
| The New York TimesNatalia WinkelmanAt once a story of legislative struggle and an admiring profile of a crusader, The First Step sometimes gets bogged down in bromides about community and common ground rather than unpacking the specifics of Jones’s approach and how it differs from his detractors’. |
| User ReviewRachelMorrisThis movie is surprising, motivating, and human. It makes concepts that may seem bigger than life, understandable. It brings people together in understanding. It is part of a real education in the USA in 2023. |
