Heightened Scrutiny Screening

Join Families Standing with Trans Kids in District 30 for a screening of Heightened Scrutiny, followed by a panel of local experts. Limited spots available for childcare for children ages 4-12.

HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY follows Chase Strangio, ACLU attorney and the first out trans person to argue before the Supreme Court, as he fights a high-stakes legal battle to overturn Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth (United States v. Skrmetti).
The film exposes the dangerous role of mainstream media in fueling anti-trans legislation, uncovering how biased coverage drives hate, endangers lives, and threatens democracy itself. With insights from journalists like Jelani Cobb, Lydia Polgreen, and Gina Chua, and activists like Laverne Cox, the story dismantles anti-trans disinformation and highlights its devastating real-world impact.

With the dangerous SCOTUS decision upholding the ban on life-saving healthcare, Heightened Scrutiny is an urgent call to action against bigotry and injustice.

Watch the trailer here!

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Details:

Directed By: Sam Feder, Amy Scholder
Production Year:2025
Country of Origin: USA
Language: English
Run Time: 85 min
Genre: Documentary

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