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The ABCs of Book Banning

2024-02-16
6.409
en 27m
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.

Producer

Sheila Nevins

Editor

Gladys Murphy

Director of Photography

Filippo Piscopo

Assistant Editor

Marissa Heringer

Director

Sheila Nevins

Co-Director

Trish Adlesic

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Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • MTV Documentary Films
  • Ruby River Productions

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