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    Heightened Scrutiny

    Sam FEDER 2025 USA color 89min DCP
    date time venue guests rating
    10/17 14:50 Spot Huasan A One G
    10/24 12:20 Spot Huasan A One G
    Heightened Scrutiny follows ACLU attorney Chase STRANGIO, the first out trans person to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court, as he challenges Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care. The film exposes how media bias fuels anti-trans laws, endangers lives, and undermines democracy. Featuring voices such as Jelani COBB, Lydia POLGREEN, Gina CHUA, and Laverne COX, it dismantles disinformation and reveals its real-world impact. As SCOTUS prepares to rule, the film becomes a powerful call to defend bodily autonomy and resist injustice.

    Director

    Sam FEDER

    A Peabody Award-nominated film director and writer. Sam’s films explore the intersection of visibility and politics across race, class, and gender. Sam directed the award-winning documentary Disclosure and acclaimed Kate Bornstein is a Queer & Pleasant Danger.

    Sam FEDER

    Producer: Sam FEDER, Amy SCHOLDER, Paola MENDOZA

    Cinematographer: Martin DICICCO, Mariam DWEDAR

    Editor: Emilie MAHADAVIAN

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