Heightened Scrutiny - Queer Cinema
About the film
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.
About ESSM
Our collaborator this queer cinema edition, ESSM, is part of Stichting Humanitas in Rotterdam, dedicated to supporting marginalized groups in the Rotterdam Rijnmond region and Zuid-Holland. They offer a safe space for social gatherings, education, support services, and shelter for sex workers, victims of human trafficking, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people living with HIV. ESSM operates with a humanistic approach, promoting inclusivity, respect, and diversity while empowering individuals to take control of their lives. They are committed to challenging stigma and injustices, ensuring that everyone can fully participate in society.
- 19:00
Kies tijdstip
- filmspecial
About the film
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.
About ESSM
Our collaborator this queer cinema edition, ESSM, is part of Stichting Humanitas in Rotterdam, dedicated to supporting marginalized groups in the Rotterdam Rijnmond region and Zuid-Holland. They offer a safe space for social gatherings, education, support services, and shelter for sex workers, victims of human trafficking, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people living with HIV. ESSM operates with a humanistic approach, promoting inclusivity, respect, and diversity while empowering individuals to take control of their lives. They are committed to challenging stigma and injustices, ensuring that everyone can fully participate in society.
