Documentary · United States of America · 2024 · 27m

The ABCs of Book Banning

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Director
Sheila Nevins
Cast
Grace Linn as Self (archive footage) Maia Kobab as Self Jonathan Capehart as Self (archive footage) Nikki Giovanni as Self Amanda Gorman as Self Lil Miss Hot Mess as Self
Crew
Filippo Piscopo — Director of Photography Gladys Murphy — Editor Max Avery Lichtenstein — Original Music Composer Sheila Nevins — Producer Trish Adlesic — Producer
Synopsis

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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Mood & Themes
literatureschoolcensorshipteachers and studentsschool boardbooksshort filmdocumentaryschool librarydocumentary shortbook banning
Key Collaborators
Sheila Nevins Director Filippo Piscopo Director of Photography Gladys Murphy Editor Max Avery Lichtenstein Original Music Composer Sheila Nevins Producer Trish Adlesic Producer
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