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Quick Info

Rating

8.0/10

Release2025

Runtime1h 29m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

JustFilms / Ford Foundation

Movie

Heightened Scrutiny

2025

1h 29m

8.0

Documentary

Synopsis

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.

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