38th Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival

Heightened Scrutiny

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Available June 26, 2025 4:00 AM UTC
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4 films in package
Sorority
A trans woman of color who is in the early stages of transitioning learns to accept herself when welcomed into the sorority of sisterhood in the most sacred of places, the women's restroom.
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American Mamas
In the aftermath of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, three Connecticut mothers discuss their fears and share their outlook for the future with trans-activist Tony Ferraiolo. For anyone feeling helpless or scared right now, this discussion is meant to inspire hope.
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Heightened Scrutiny
From the team that brought you Disclosure comes this timely snapshot of the state of transgender rights and justice in America. ACLU attorney Chase Strangio takes on both the Supreme Court and the court of public opinion, in one of the most the most critical legal battles of our times.
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Q&A - American Mamas
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Chase Strangio is a formidable ACLU attorney and the first out trans person to argue before the Supreme Court. With anti-trans legislation popping up in Whack-a-Mole fashion all over the country, this timely documentary follows Strangio’s high-stakes legal battle to overturn Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. It also exposes the dangerous role of mainstream media in fueling anti-trans legislation, uncovering how biased coverage drives hate, endangers lives, and threatens democracy itself. 

Opening shorts: Sorority & American Mamas


There is a filmmaker Q&A for AMERICAN MAMAS at the end of this program. Make sure to check it out!

In the aftermath of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, three Connecticut mothers discuss their fears and share their outlook for the future with trans-activist Tony Ferraiolo. For anyone feeling helpless or scared right now, this discussion is meant to inspire hope. 

  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    9 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    USA
  • Premiere
    World
  • Director
    Tony Ferraiolo
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