Heightened Scrutiny Screening: Seattle

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.

This screening is presented by the Trans Journalists Association and Charlie's Queer Books. It is FREE with RSVP. Donations are encouraged and benefit the Trans Journalists Association. 


About the Trans Journalists Association: The Trans Journalists Association is a nonprofit professional membership organization that promotes accurate, nuanced coverage of trans rights and communities in the media and fosters the careers of gender-expansive journalists. Founded in 2020, the TJA is building a future of journalism where stories about trans people are just, ethical, and informed by trans leadership.