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This documentary follows ACLU attorney Chase Strangio as he fights a legal battle to overturn Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. 1 hour, 25 minutes.
A panel discussion featuring community and regional leaders follows the screening. Registration is requested, not required.
About the film (from the filmmakers):
"Heightened Scrutiny" follows Chase Strangio, ACLU attorney and the first out trans person to argue before the Supreme Court, as he fights a high-stakes legal battle to overturn Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth (United States v. Skrmetti).
The film exposes the dangerous role of mainstream media in fueling anti-trans legislation, uncovering how biased coverage drives hate, endangers lives, and threatens democracy itself. With insights from journalists like Jelani Cobb, Lydia Polgreen, and Gina Chua, and activists like Laverne Cox, the story dismantles anti-trans disinformation and highlights its devastating real-world impact.
With the dangerous SCOTUS decision upholding the ban on life-saving healthcare, "Heightened Scrutiny" is an urgent call to action against bigotry and injustice.
Presented with support from ACLU of New Jersey and the National Endowment for the Humanities: Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this programming do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Panels | Humanities | Films | Civic Life | *Registration Requested |
