Heightened Scrutiny Documentary Screening

Belong is thrilled to present a screening of award-winning 2025 documentary Heightened Scrutiny, which follows Chase Strangio, ACLU attorney and the first out trans person to argue before the Supreme Court. Join us on Wednesday, January 7 at 6:00 p.m. in the Geneva Public Library’s main level meeting room. This screening is free of charge and will be presented with open captions. No registration is required. After the film, we’ll have an informal meet-up at Geneva Ale House. More about the documentary from www.heightenedscrutinydoc.com: “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.” Thank you to the Heightened Scrutiny screening team for helping us bring their film to Geneva, and to Belong community member Sloane Stevens for bringing the idea to us and helping organize this event.