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Feature film — 2024

The ABCs of Book Banning (2024)

6.40h 27mDocumentary

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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A high-signal pick with 24 votes.

MTV Documentary Films / Ruby River Productions

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Director: Sheila Nevins

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Cast & crew

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Grace Linn

Self (archive footage)

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Maia Kobab

Self

Jonathan Capehart as Self (archive footage)

Jonathan Capehart

Self (archive footage)

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Nikki Giovanni

Self

Amanda Gorman as Self

Amanda Gorman

Self

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Lil Miss Hot Mess

Self

Sarah J. Maas as Self

Sarah J. Maas

Self

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