Heightened Scrutiny
Heightened Scrutiny
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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.
Kevin Ward reviewedJune 30, 2025
Heightened Scrutiny follows Chase Strangio as they prepare to become the first out trans person to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court in a case with sweeping implications for bodily autonomy and civil rights.
What’s most fascinating—and disturbing—is how quickly anti-trans bias in mainstream media finds its way from under-researched op-eds (yes, even in The New York Times) into court rulings, cited as if peer-reviewed fact. The documentary exposes this feedback loop with clarity and urgency.
Despite how bleak it all feels, it’s inspiring to see Strangio and others continue the fight, even as a growing segment of the country pushes to roll back civil rights. A powerful reminder that advocacy, truth, and resistance still matter.