The ABCs of Book Banning
The ABCs of Book Banning

Movie·2024·0h 27m

The ABCs of Book Banning

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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The Story

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.

Producer

Sheila Nevins, Trish Adlesic

Cinematography

Filippo Piscopo

Music

Max Avery Lichtenstein

Editor

Gladys Murphy

Themes

literatureschoolcensorshipteachers and studentsschool boardbooksshort filmdocumentaryschool librarydocumentary shortbook banning

Production House

MTV Documentary Films
Ruby River Productions

Audience Score

64%

22 votes

Skip12%
Timepass29%
Go for it37%
Perfection22%

Where to watch

Region: US

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Cast

Grace Linn

Self (archive footage)

Maia Kobab

Self

Jonathan Capehart

Jonathan Capehart

Self (archive footage)

Nikki Giovanni

Self

Amanda Gorman

Amanda Gorman

Self

Lil Miss Hot Mess

Self

Sarah J. Maas

Sarah J. Maas

Self

// crew

Crew

Sheila Nevins

Sheila Nevins

Producer, Director

Gladys Murphy

Editor

Filippo Piscopo

Director of Photography

Trish Adlesic

Producer

Max Avery Lichtenstein

Original Music Composer

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