State of Firsts

The camera follows her throughout the campaign, where each day presents a new test of resilience, while also revealing her supportive family and the behind-the-scenes workings of American politics during a period of intensifying societal polarization. Every move she makes is scrutinized, and the smallest misstep could be used as an argument against her—and the broader trans community. Against the backdrop of Donald Trump’s return, culture wars, and debates over queer rights, this portrait emerges of a politician striving to represent her constituents while serving as a symbol of hope for those who have never had representation.