Heightened Scrutiny

2025 1h 29m EN

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4.5

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★4.5TMDB · 2

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Chase Strangio
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Jelani Cobb
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Lydia Polgreen
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Gina Chua
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Laverne Cox
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Peppermint
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Elliot Page
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Annette Bening
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sam Feder
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released last year.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sam Feder, shot by Martin DiCicco. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jonathan Sanford. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Emelie Coleman Mahdavian shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Chase Strangio and Jelani Cobb and Lydia Polgreen carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt34966548 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Sam Feder directs. Martin DiCicco behind the camera. Jonathan Sanford scores. Emelie Coleman Mahdavian cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released last year.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Sam Feder, shot by Martin DiCicco. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Jonathan Sanford. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Emelie Coleman Mahdavian shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Chase Strangio and Jelani Cobb and Lydia Polgreen carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt34966548 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.