Heightened Scrutiny
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 30, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Feder
- Original Score
- Jonathan Sanford
- Original Title
- Heightened Scrutiny
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Ford Foundation / JustFilms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Feder
Jonathan Sanford
Martin DiCicco, Mariam Dwedar
Emelie Coleman Mahdavian
Ruth Ann Harnisch, Bill Harnisch, S. Mona Sinha, Laverne Cox, Amy Scholder
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Feder
Director
Emelie Coleman Mahdavian
Editor
Martin DiCicco
Director of Photography
Mariam Dwedar
Director of Photography
Amy Scholder
Producer
Sam Feder
Producer
Paola Mendoza
Producer
Jonathan Sanford
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heightened Scrutiny
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heightened Scrutiny about?
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.
Who directed Heightened Scrutiny?
Heightened Scrutiny was directed by Sam Feder.
Who stars in Heightened Scrutiny?
The principal cast of Heightened Scrutiny includes Chase Strangio, Jelani Cobb, Lydia Polgreen, Gina Chua, Laverne Cox.
When was Heightened Scrutiny released and how long is it?
Heightened Scrutiny was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Heightened Scrutiny?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heightened Scrutiny was composed by Jonathan Sanford.