First to Stand: The Cases and Causes of Irwin Cotler

First to Stand follows Irwin Cotler and his team as they take on the cases and cause of political prisoners and human rights activists battling against the world’s most repressive regimes. It is a film of high stakes, emotion and drama, which takes us from the streets to the strategy sessions and corridors of power, as Cotler meets with the heads of state arguing passionately for his client’s release. With unprecedented access, we will follow their families and supporters.