The ABCs of Book Banning

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The ABCs of Book Banning (2024)

Directed by Sheila Nevins

Documentary · 27m

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.

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Cast

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Grace Linn Self (archive footage)
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Maia Kobab Self Jonathan Capehart Self (archive footage)
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Nikki Giovanni Self Amanda Gorman Self
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Lil Miss Hot Mess Self Sarah J. Maas Self

Crew

Director
Sheila Nevins
Director of Photography
Filippo Piscopo
Original Music Composer
Max Avery Lichtenstein
Editor
Gladys Murphy
Producer
Sheila Nevins, Trish Adlesic

Details

Release date
2024-02-16
Runtime
27m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Production
MTV Documentary Films, Ruby River Productions