Heightened Scrutiny with Director Sam Feder

HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY – Special Screening & Director Q&A

Join us for a powerful evening as we present HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY, a new documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Sam Feder (Disclosure), fresh from its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.

Fearless civil rights lawyer Chase Strangio, the first out trans attorney to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court, takes on Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth in United States v. Skrmetti. This urgent documentary exposes how biased media coverage fuels anti-trans legislation, with voices from journalists and activists including Jelani Cobb, Lydia Polgreen, Gina Chua, and Laverne Cox. As the Court prepares to rule, Heightened Scrutiny reveals the fight for trans healthcare as a battle for democracy itself.

Featuring insights from leading journalists and activists—including Laverne Cox, Jelani Cobb, Lydia Polgreen, and Gina Chua—HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY is an urgent call to action against bigotry and injustice.

🎬 Special Guest: Director Sam Feder will join us live for a post-screening Q&A.

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2025

📍 Location: Numerica Performing Arts Center, Wenatchee, WA

Tickets are available by donation at different levels (starting at $5). Pre-registration is required. If you are unable to donate due to financial concerns, please email us at [email protected] and we'll make sure you have a ticket!

Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.; film starts at 6:30 p.m. Following the film, there will be a moderated conversation with director Sam Feder. Refreshments available. Come early to get information from local organizations.

This event is also a fundraiser for PFLAG Wenatchee Valley, your local chapter of the nation’s first and largest nonprofit dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. We’re working to create a caring, just, and affirming world through monthly support meetings, ally gatherings, and special community events.

✨ Don’t miss this one-night-only chance to experience a groundbreaking film, engage in conversation, and support the work of PFLAG here in our community.

Host or Publisher PFLAG Wenatchee