First Vote
"Asian American Voters in Battleground States"
Originally released in 2020. First Vote is a documentary film. directed by Yi Chen. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A soon-to-be first-time voter, the filmmaker’s thought-provoking journey into the Rust Belt and South captures four Asian American voters’ ardent first time grassroots political participation ignited by the 2016 rise of “Chinese Americans for Trump.” FIRST VOTE is a character driven cinema verité style film chronicling the democratic participation of four Asian American voters from 2016 through the 2018 midterm elections.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 5, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
0h 59m
59 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Ford Foundation - Just Films
- Open Society Foundations
- Center for Asian American Media (CAAM)
- ITVS
- C35 Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Vote about?
A soon-to-be first-time voter, the filmmaker’s thought-provoking journey into the Rust Belt and South captures four Asian American voters’ ardent first time grassroots political participation i...
Who directed First Vote?
First Vote was directed by Yi Chen.
How long is First Vote?
First Vote has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was First Vote released?
First Vote was released on May 5, 2020 in theaters.