The ABCs of Book Banning
2024•27m•6.4•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Sheila Nevins
Languages
English
Studio
MTV Documentary Films
Cast
Grace Linn
Self (archive footage)
Maia Kobab
Self
Jonathan Capehart
Self (archive footage)
Nikki Giovanni
Self
Amanda Gorman
Self
Lil Miss Hot Mess
Self
Sarah J. Maas
Self
Production
Company
MTV Documentary Films
Company
Ruby River Productions
Producer
Sheila Nevins
Producer
Trish Adlesic
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