Now you can watch my current film @heightenedscrutinydoc.com. For one week only it will be available at, gathr.com/vod/9320a621...
HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY - Video On Demand - Gathr
With the dangerous SCOTUS decision upholding the ban on life-saving healthcare, Heightened Scrutiny is an urgent call to action against bigotry and injustice. HEIGHT...
gathr.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Now you can watch my current film @heightenedscrutinydoc.com. For one week only it will be available at, gathr.com/vod/9320a621...
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ahoy!
my pal @samfeder.bsky.social's film Heightened Scrutiny is available free to stream for a week starting tomorrow!
check out trans people just wanting to live their lives while horrible Supreme Court and NYT weirdos try to legislate us out of public space!
also Chase Strangio is a dreamboat!
my pal @samfeder.bsky.social's film Heightened Scrutiny is available free to stream for a week starting tomorrow!
check out trans people just wanting to live their lives while horrible Supreme Court and NYT weirdos try to legislate us out of public space!
also Chase Strangio is a dreamboat!
HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY - Video On Demand - Gathr
With the dangerous SCOTUS decision upholding the ban on life-saving healthcare, Heightened Scrutiny is an urgent call to action against bigotry and injustice. HEIGHT...
gathr.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
ahoy!
my pal @samfeder.bsky.social's film Heightened Scrutiny is available free to stream for a week starting tomorrow!
check out trans people just wanting to live their lives while horrible Supreme Court and NYT weirdos try to legislate us out of public space!
also Chase Strangio is a dreamboat!
my pal @samfeder.bsky.social's film Heightened Scrutiny is available free to stream for a week starting tomorrow!
check out trans people just wanting to live their lives while horrible Supreme Court and NYT weirdos try to legislate us out of public space!
also Chase Strangio is a dreamboat!
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Pay close attention: the GOP and Trump are going to go hard against abortion rights. This maneuver on ACA subsidies is just the beginning.
www.upi.com/amp/Top_News...
www.upi.com/amp/Top_News...
Senate Republicans tie healthcare subsidies to abortion limits
The government shutdown is on track to end with no resolution for expiring healthcare subsidies, and Democrats say Republicans want an abortion ban.
www.upi.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Pay close attention: the GOP and Trump are going to go hard against abortion rights. This maneuver on ACA subsidies is just the beginning.
www.upi.com/amp/Top_News...
www.upi.com/amp/Top_News...
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join me and my pals at @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social where i'll be bringing my patented run-on sentences and cul-de-sac musings to this panel for new doc by the brilliant @samfeder.bsky.social
tickets are limited!
tickets are limited!
October 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
join me and my pals at @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social where i'll be bringing my patented run-on sentences and cul-de-sac musings to this panel for new doc by the brilliant @samfeder.bsky.social
tickets are limited!
tickets are limited!
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Chicago friends - don’t miss @LillyWachowski.bsky.social, @SamFeder.bsky.social and friends at a special Heightened Security documentary screening and Q&A!
join me and my pals at @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social where i'll be bringing my patented run-on sentences and cul-de-sac musings to this panel for new doc by the brilliant @samfeder.bsky.social
tickets are limited!
tickets are limited!
October 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Chicago friends - don’t miss @LillyWachowski.bsky.social, @SamFeder.bsky.social and friends at a special Heightened Security documentary screening and Q&A!
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Just got the chance to watch @heightenedscrutinydoc.com by @samfeder.bsky.social at UW Simpson Center for the Humanities. @chasestrangio.bsky.social is a f-ing hero and the @aclu.org is doing kickass work even when the odds are stacked against us. Looking for shreds of hope.
October 17, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Just got the chance to watch @heightenedscrutinydoc.com by @samfeder.bsky.social at UW Simpson Center for the Humanities. @chasestrangio.bsky.social is a f-ing hero and the @aclu.org is doing kickass work even when the odds are stacked against us. Looking for shreds of hope.
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I just left a screening of @samfeder.bsky.social’s movie, followed by a Q&A with him that included the lovely @lillywachowski.bsky.social.
This a wonderful, important film. If it is screening anywhere near you make the effort to see it. If it is not, request it!
This a wonderful, important film. If it is screening anywhere near you make the effort to see it. If it is not, request it!
October 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
I just left a screening of @samfeder.bsky.social’s movie, followed by a Q&A with him that included the lovely @lillywachowski.bsky.social.
This a wonderful, important film. If it is screening anywhere near you make the effort to see it. If it is not, request it!
This a wonderful, important film. If it is screening anywhere near you make the effort to see it. If it is not, request it!
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Just saw an important documentary at the Siskel Film Center—“Heightened Scrutiny.” Very much enjoyed it and the conversation afterward with its director, @samfeder.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Just saw an important documentary at the Siskel Film Center—“Heightened Scrutiny.” Very much enjoyed it and the conversation afterward with its director, @samfeder.bsky.social
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Drug trafficking is not a capital crime; it doesn’t carry a death sentence. I genuinely cannot think of anything under U.S. law that would permit premeditated government assassination of people suspected of drug trafficking.
Here's the video Trump just posted to Truth Social, with the claim that 11 people aboard the boat were killed.
There is zero evidence of self-defense here. Looks like a massacre of civilians at sea.
Even if they had drugs aboard, that's not a capital offense.
There is zero evidence of self-defense here. Looks like a massacre of civilians at sea.
Even if they had drugs aboard, that's not a capital offense.
September 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Drug trafficking is not a capital crime; it doesn’t carry a death sentence. I genuinely cannot think of anything under U.S. law that would permit premeditated government assassination of people suspected of drug trafficking.
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i’m gonna say it again and again:
everything they do in Gaza is a test for what they want to do elsewhere, and eventually, here.
everything they do in Gaza is a test for what they want to do elsewhere, and eventually, here.
Here's the video Trump just posted to Truth Social, with the claim that 11 people aboard the boat were killed.
There is zero evidence of self-defense here. Looks like a massacre of civilians at sea.
Even if they had drugs aboard, that's not a capital offense.
There is zero evidence of self-defense here. Looks like a massacre of civilians at sea.
Even if they had drugs aboard, that's not a capital offense.
September 2, 2025 at 11:57 PM
i’m gonna say it again and again:
everything they do in Gaza is a test for what they want to do elsewhere, and eventually, here.
everything they do in Gaza is a test for what they want to do elsewhere, and eventually, here.
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THURSDAY: @heightenedscrutinydoc.com Q&A screening.
Join @samfeder.bsky.social at @burnsfilmcenter.bsky.social in Pleasantville, NY!
🎟️: burnsfilmcenter.org/booking/heig... #heightenedscrutiny
Join @samfeder.bsky.social at @burnsfilmcenter.bsky.social in Pleasantville, NY!
🎟️: burnsfilmcenter.org/booking/heig... #heightenedscrutiny
August 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
THURSDAY: @heightenedscrutinydoc.com Q&A screening.
Join @samfeder.bsky.social at @burnsfilmcenter.bsky.social in Pleasantville, NY!
🎟️: burnsfilmcenter.org/booking/heig... #heightenedscrutiny
Join @samfeder.bsky.social at @burnsfilmcenter.bsky.social in Pleasantville, NY!
🎟️: burnsfilmcenter.org/booking/heig... #heightenedscrutiny
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New: Israel is starving Palestinians, forcing them to beg for donations on sites like Bluesky. Their accounts keep getting flagged as spam. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Social media accounts of Palestinians desperate for funds are being flagged as spam
People in Gaza use Bluesky to crowdfund for milk and diapers – repeated deletion of their profiles has spawned a guerrilla verification squad
www.theguardian.com
August 8, 2025 at 12:17 PM
New: Israel is starving Palestinians, forcing them to beg for donations on sites like Bluesky. Their accounts keep getting flagged as spam. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Netanyahu prolongs Gaza war and Palestinian misery to keep himself in office and avoid prison on personal corruption charges. His moral rot happens to facilitate the goals of the racist right wing and religious zealots in Israeli politics. Who will stop the evil? www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/w...
Netanyahu Broadly Criticized at Home and Abroad After New Gaza Plan
www.nytimes.com
August 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Netanyahu prolongs Gaza war and Palestinian misery to keep himself in office and avoid prison on personal corruption charges. His moral rot happens to facilitate the goals of the racist right wing and religious zealots in Israeli politics. Who will stop the evil? www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/w...
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Alyx, a 15 year veteran of the Air Force was approved for early retirement in May. The Trump admin suddenly revoked it on Wednesday because of the trans military ban.
She'll lose out on healthcare and pension benefits as a result.
www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-...
She'll lose out on healthcare and pension benefits as a result.
www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-...
Air Force revokes approved retirement for trans service members: 'Complete and utter betrayal'
Alyx, who has served in the Air Force for 15 years, said the ban and having her retirement rescinded has put her in a precarious financial situation.
www.nbcnews.com
August 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Alyx, a 15 year veteran of the Air Force was approved for early retirement in May. The Trump admin suddenly revoked it on Wednesday because of the trans military ban.
She'll lose out on healthcare and pension benefits as a result.
www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-...
She'll lose out on healthcare and pension benefits as a result.
www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-...
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Thank you for making an excellent documentary.
July 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Thank you for making an excellent documentary.
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"#Disclosure was a field study in representation that could be applied to any marginalized community, #HeightenedScrutiny is a field study that can be applied to the ways in which the media has skewed the public’s perception of all marginalized people." @samfeder.bsky.social
‘They Were Able to Pass These Bills Because of Anti-Trans Media Bias’: Documentary filmmaker Sam Feder on the backlash to trans visibility
"Heightened Scrutiny examines the relationship between the media’s coverage of trans rights and the anti-trans legislation we have seen balloon."
fair.org
August 1, 2025 at 8:09 PM
"#Disclosure was a field study in representation that could be applied to any marginalized community, #HeightenedScrutiny is a field study that can be applied to the ways in which the media has skewed the public’s perception of all marginalized people." @samfeder.bsky.social
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The Moveablefest interviewed @heightenedscrutinydoc.com's dir. @samfeder.bsky.social and producer Amy Scholder. Read: moveablefest.com/sam-feder-am... #heightenedscrutiny
Sam Feder and Amy Scholder on "Heightened Scrutiny"
The filmmakers discuss their must-see doc about ACLU attorney Chase Strangio making the case for trans rights in court and outside of it.
moveablefest.com
August 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The Moveablefest interviewed @heightenedscrutinydoc.com's dir. @samfeder.bsky.social and producer Amy Scholder. Read: moveablefest.com/sam-feder-am... #heightenedscrutiny
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Further proof that 99% of the time when a famous person talks about cancel culture, they mean “I suffered the indignity of a rejection and my ego couldn’t handle it.”
and here's David Mamet revealing that getting snubbed by Terry Gross is what radicalized him into conservatism
August 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Further proof that 99% of the time when a famous person talks about cancel culture, they mean “I suffered the indignity of a rejection and my ego couldn’t handle it.”
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Stop the war.
Free the hostages.
Surge Aid.
End the occupation.
Find our way back to the humanity Judaism requires.
Free the hostages.
Surge Aid.
End the occupation.
Find our way back to the humanity Judaism requires.
August 4, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Stop the war.
Free the hostages.
Surge Aid.
End the occupation.
Find our way back to the humanity Judaism requires.
Free the hostages.
Surge Aid.
End the occupation.
Find our way back to the humanity Judaism requires.
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Harvard has officially closed its office for LGBTQ life. They folded it into the office of culture and community.
There are affinity support offices for veterans and religious students but not for LGBTQ students, students of color, or women.
Absolute cowards.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
There are affinity support offices for veterans and religious students but not for LGBTQ students, students of color, or women.
Absolute cowards.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
Harvard College Closes Diversity Offices, Reassigns Staff to New ‘Harvard Foundation’ | News | The Harvard Crimson
Harvard College will close its offices for minority students, LGBTQ students, and women and fold their staff under a new Office of Culture and Community, according to a Wednesday message from College ...
www.thecrimson.com
July 24, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Harvard has officially closed its office for LGBTQ life. They folded it into the office of culture and community.
There are affinity support offices for veterans and religious students but not for LGBTQ students, students of color, or women.
Absolute cowards.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
There are affinity support offices for veterans and religious students but not for LGBTQ students, students of color, or women.
Absolute cowards.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
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I am also shocked that ppl are in shock about Pete. This is the guy I knew in college, the good, normative boy, following the traditional path to power (consulting, military etc). Why is anyone surprised by this nonsense?
July 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I am also shocked that ppl are in shock about Pete. This is the guy I knew in college, the good, normative boy, following the traditional path to power (consulting, military etc). Why is anyone surprised by this nonsense?
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There's no way to talk LGBTQ+ mental health without talking about civil rights. If you're in the LA area, check out this film by @samfeder.bsky.social, or better yet, send people who don't fully "get it". As always, check in with yourself about your emotional needs beforehand. This is rough stuff!
Heightened Scrutiny - Laemmle.com
www.laemmle.com
July 25, 2025 at 11:34 PM
There's no way to talk LGBTQ+ mental health without talking about civil rights. If you're in the LA area, check out this film by @samfeder.bsky.social, or better yet, send people who don't fully "get it". As always, check in with yourself about your emotional needs beforehand. This is rough stuff!
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Listen up, #LosAngeles! We have special Q&A screenings at @laemmle.com beginning TODAY. Learn more and get your tickets: www.laemmle.com/film/heighte...
@samfeder.bsky.social #HeightenedScrutiny
@samfeder.bsky.social #HeightenedScrutiny
July 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Listen up, #LosAngeles! We have special Q&A screenings at @laemmle.com beginning TODAY. Learn more and get your tickets: www.laemmle.com/film/heighte...
@samfeder.bsky.social #HeightenedScrutiny
@samfeder.bsky.social #HeightenedScrutiny
Thank you @marciebianco.bsky.social
I wrote about the extraordinary documentary, #HeightenedScrutiny, for the @womensmediacenter.bsky.social :
@chasestrangio.bsky.social @jelaniya.bsky.social @profmmurray.bsky.social @lavernecox.bsky.social @samfeder.bsky.social
womensmediacenter.com/news-feature...
@chasestrangio.bsky.social @jelaniya.bsky.social @profmmurray.bsky.social @lavernecox.bsky.social @samfeder.bsky.social
womensmediacenter.com/news-feature...
On Trans Rights, the Pipeline From Media Misinformation to Bad Law - Women’s Media Center
A new documentary, Heightened Scrutiny, exposes the mainstream media’s outsized and extraordinary influence in the law.
womensmediacenter.com
July 31, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Thank you @marciebianco.bsky.social