The ABCs of Book Banning (2024)

02/16/2024 (US) • 27m

Documentary

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Grace Linn

Self (archive footage)

Jonathan Capehart

Self (archive footage)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

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Keywords

literature

school

censorship

teachers and students

school board

books

short film

documentary

school library

documentary short

book banning

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