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Image Credit: Courtesy of the film’s owner.
Image Credit: Courtesy of the film’s owner.

Heightened Scrutiny Premieres at Sundance 2025

From Disclosure director and The New School alum Sam Feder, along with producer Amy Scholder, comes Heightened Scrutiny, a powerful new documentary premiering at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.

The film follows ACLU attorney Chase Strangio as he fights to overturn Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth, exposing how mainstream media fuels anti-trans legislation. Featuring voices like Jelani Cobb, Lydia Polgreen, and Laverne Cox, Heightened Scrutiny dismantles disinformation and highlights its real-world impact. Watch it online from January 30–February 2, 2025, and help spread the word!

Visit the film’s website here for more information.

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