Sam Feder and Chase Strangio stopped by the L.A. Times Studios @ Sundance Film Festival presented by Chase Sapphire Reserve to talk about their documentary, “Heightened Scrutiny” and how media coverage of trans issues has affected the lives, and laws, of trans people.

Sam Feder’s documentary 'Heightened Scrutiny' follows an ongoing Supreme Court case regarding transgender rights.

The Sundance Film Festival remains the largest independent film festival in the United States, and as was the case in both 2023 and 2024, the 2025 edition

A common thread between editors Emelie Mahdavian and Bryan Mason, whose films are a part of this year’s Sundance Film Festival, was a quick turnaround for picture lock. The duo appeared on a panel in Park City as part of Editors on Editors presented by Adobe.

Sundance Film Festival begins Thursday in Park City, Utah. Many in the movie business continue to deal with the devastating fallout from the Los Angeles-area wildfires, but some are decamping to the mountains for fresh air,

Heightened Scrutiny documents ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio as he fights of transgender rights in the courtroom, as well as the battles waged outside the courtroom by those advocating for their rights. The film is director Sam Feder’s follow-up to 2020’s Disclosure and screens as part of the Sundance Premieres section.

The annual Sundance Film Festival begins Thursday in Park ... “Heightened Scrutiny,” about civil rights lawyer Chase Strangio. It's a topic even more pressing after President Donald Trump ...

The annual Sundance ... Chase Strangio. It’s a topic even more pressing after President Donald Trump signed executive orders Monday rolling back protections for transgender people. “The film ...

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Director Sam Feder’s first film, Disclosure, tackled the influence of Hollywood on the perception of transgender people. Now, Heightened Scrutiny follows ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio as he fights for trans rights in the courtroom.

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