Omaha Events at Your Fingertips 📱
x
“The First Step” Documentary and Panel Discussion promotional image
Company Profile Image

“The First Step” Documentary and Panel Discussion

Nonprofit Events FIlm State Government Policy Other Civic Federal Government Dialog

What’s Happening?

You’re invited to a special showing of Tribeca Film Festival Official Selection documentary, The First Step, followed by a panel discussion led by RISE Director of Policy & Advocacy, Jasmine Harris, MPH, CHES.

In The First Step, progressive activist and political commentator Van Jones controversially works across party lines in a divided America, on landmark criminal justice reform and a more humane response to the addiction crisis. 

Attempting to be a bridge builder in a time of extreme polarization takes Van and a coalition of unlikely allies deep into the inner workings of a divisive administration, internal debates within both parties, and the lives of frontline activists fighting for their communities.

Following the film we'll discuss the importance of bipartisanship in policy efforts, compare the federal legislation with LB920 proposed legislation and how we continue to move this very important work forward.

Post-film Panelists:
Senator Terrell McKinney
Senator Steve Lathrop
Senator John McCollister
Henry Cordes - OWH Journalist
Kandia Milton - Policy Director at DreamCorps JUSTICE

Agenda
5:30pm: Suggested arrival time
6:00pm: Documentary film will start
7:30pm: Panel discussion begins
8:00pm: Wrap up

You’re invited to a special showing of Tribeca Film Festival Official Selection documentary, The First Step, followed by a panel discussion led by RISE Director of Policy & Advocacy, Jasmine Harris, MPH, CHES.

In The First Step, progressive activist and political commentator Van Jones controversially works across party lines in a divided America, on landmark criminal justice reform and a more humane response to the addiction crisis. 

Attempting to be a bridge builder in a time of extreme polarization takes Van and a coalition of unlikely allies deep into the inner workings of a divisive administration, internal debates within both parties, and the lives of frontline activists fighting for their communities.

Following the film we'll discuss the importance of bipartisanship in policy efforts, compare the federal legislation with LB920 proposed legislation and how we continue to move this very important work forward.

Post-film Panelists:
Senator Terrell McKinney
Senator Steve Lathrop
Senator John McCollister
Henry Cordes - OWH Journalist
Kandia Milton - Policy Director at DreamCorps JUSTICE

Agenda
5:30pm: Suggested arrival time
6:00pm: Documentary film will start
7:30pm: Panel discussion begins
8:00pm: Wrap up

More about RISE
RISE uses an inside/out model to serve people with criminal records through leadership, character development, and entrepreneurship.
When & Where
Jul 26, 2022, 5:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CDT
Free


Find more great events by Activity.