Showing with closed captions on May 1 and open captions on May 3
A powerful and urgent examination of the systemic assault on transgender rights across the United States, Sam Feder’s latest film follows ACLU attorney Chase Strangio as he prepares to be the first openly trans person to argue in front of the Supreme Court. Navigating the rapid-fire legal and political attacks coming from the right in recent years, Strangio and other trans activists present compelling evidence regarding how media coverage of trans issues, especially from mainstream, “prestige” outlets like The New York Times and The Atlantic, helped lay the groundwork that allowed Republican states to enact anti-trans laws. While Feder does not shy away from the real-life consequences of how a continuous stream of “just-asking-questions” stories leads to the increasingly dehumanizing treatment of the trans community, his film also highlights the trans community’s resilience, joy and support for each other in this challenging time. Throughout, Strangio exemplifies the strength of that community in his relentless quest for justice. Vicci Ho.
Hot Docs Members and ticket package holders can obtain single tickets in an advance window from March 25-31. Single tickets are on sale to the public starting April 1.
Distributor: The Film Collaborative
Sales Agent: The Gersh Agency