The First Step (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2021, The First Step is a documentary film directed by Brandon Kramer, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Van Jones navigates increasingly tense and isolating political and racial divides in his attempt to become a “bridge builder” during the Trump administration.
Who’s in it. The First Step stars Van Jones as Self, Louis L. Reed as Self, Jessica Jackson as Self and Virgie Walker as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The First Step has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First Step page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First Step tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First Step (2021)?
- In US, The First Step is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The First Step worth watching?
- The First Step holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The First Step?
- The First Step stars Van Jones, Louis L. Reed, Jessica Jackson, Virgie Walker and Pete White.
- When was The First Step released?
- The First Step was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.