Movie: Heightened Scrutiny

Top 8 Billed Cast

Chase Strangio
Chase Strangio

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Jelani Cobb
Jelani Cobb

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Lydia Polgreen
Lydia Polgreen

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Gina Chua
Gina Chua

Self

Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox

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Peppermint
Peppermint

Self

Elliot Page
Elliot Page

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Annette Bening
Annette Bening

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    Heightened Scrutiny

  • 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.

  • Release Date

    2025-01-27

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    8

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  • Languages:

    English

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