Still from Heightened Scrutiny
Directed by: Sam Feder
Heightened Scrutiny
Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center
Sam Feder (Dir), 82 minutes, USA, Western New York Premiere
Amid the surge in anti-trans legislation that Chase Strangio battles in the courtroom, he must also fight against media bias, exposing how the narratives in the press influence public perception and the fight for transgender rights.
From director Sam Feder and the team that brought you DISCLOSURE, comes this critically timed snapshot of the state of transgender rights and justice in America. ACLU attorney Chase Strangio takes on not only the Supreme Court but also the court of public opinion, as news coverage shapes the national conversation on this flashpoint topic for our times.
Many thanks to The Film Collaborative.
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