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Powerful Documentaries Explore War and Trans Rights

7/29/2025

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Two powerful documentaries, "Chernov" and "Heightened Scrutiny," delve into the fight for freedom. "Chernov" captures the harrowing experiences of Ukrainian soldiers during a 2023 counteroffensive, revealing the personal cost of war. Meanwhile, "Heightened Scrutiny" highlights ACLU attorney Chase Strangio's battle against a Tennessee law targeting trans youth care. Both films will be showcased in Bay Area theaters starting August 1, complete with engaging Q&A sessions.

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Two powerful documentaries, "Chernov" and "Heightened Scrutiny," delve into the fight for freedom. "Chernov" captures the harrowing experiences of Ukrainian soldiers during a 2023 counteroffensive, revealing the personal cost of war. Meanwhile, "Heightened Scrutiny" highlights ACLU attorney Chase Strangio's battle against a Tennessee law targeting trans youth care. Both films will be showcased in Bay Area theaters starting August 1, complete with engaging Q&A sessions.