The ABCs of Book Banning

The ABCs of Book Banning

27 mins | Documentary | Sept. 30, 2023

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.

The ABCs of Book Banning

27 mins | Documentary | Sept. 30, 2023

The ABCs of Book Banning
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.
IMDb rating 6.3
Producers MTV Documentary Films, Ruby River Productions
Original title The ABCs of Book Banning
Directors Nazenet Habtezghi, Trish Adlesic, Sheila Nevins
Writers

Cast

Grace Linn

as Self (archive footage)

Maia Kobab

as Self

Jonathan Capehart

as Self (archive footage)