The read
It runs a compact 27m.
Synopsis
In recent years, more than 2,500 books have been removed from school districts around the US, labeled as banned, restricted, or challenged, and made unavailable to millions of students. By no accident, the themes targeted are the usual scapegoats of the American Right—LGBTQ+ issues, Black History, and women’s empowerment—impeding the power of future generations to develop their own thoughts and opinions on critical social issues. By weaving together a lyrical montage of young readers and authors, THE ABCs OF BOOK BANNING reveals the voices of the impacted parties, and inspires hope for the future through the profound insights of inquisitive youthful minds.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
23 audience votes
Key crew
- Sheila NevinsDirector
- Max Avery LichtensteinOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Grace LinnSelf (archive footage)
- Maia KobabSelf
- Jonathan CapehartSelf (archive footage)
- Nikki GiovanniSelf
- Amanda GormanSelf
- Lil Miss Hot MessSelf
- Sarah J. MaasSelf
Stills
Themes
literatureschoolcensorshipteachers and studentsschool boardbooksshort filmdocumentaryschool librarydocumentary shortbook banning