Heightened Scrutiny (2025)

8.0/10 • 89 min • Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

Chase Strangio

Jelani Cobb

Self

Laverne Cox

Peppermint

Elliot Page

Annette Bening

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