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The Hammer Museum, TransUP (Transgender UCLA Pride) and the UCLA Film & Television Archive present

Heightened Scrutiny

Elliott Page and Chase Strangio sitting together on a sofa.
June 24, 2025 - 7:30 pm
In-person: 
Q&A with director Sam Feder, producer Amy Scholder and journalist, critic, editor and podcaster Tre'vell Anderson.


Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event.

Heightened Scrutiny

U.S., 2025

Democracy, truth, and justice hang in the balance in this riveting documentary that follows the battle against anti-trans legislation to the highest court in the land. The spotlight falls on ACLU attorney Chase Strangio as he becomes the first openly transgender person to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court. The case's outcome will have far-reaching implications for bodily autonomy in areas including contraception, abortion and reproductive healthcare. A powerful supporting cast features veteran journalists Gina Chua, Jelani Cobb and Lydia Polgreen, alongside activist and actress Laverne Cox, as they systematically expose and counter anti-trans disinformation campaigns in mainstream media.

DCP, color, 85 min. Director: Sam Feder.