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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- MTV Documentary Films, Ruby River Productions
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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
Sarah J. Maas as Self
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Sheila Nevins · Director
Max Avery Lichtenstein · Composer
Filippo Piscopo · Cinematographer
Gladys Murphy · Editor
Trish Adlesic · Producer
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