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The ABCs of Book Banning (2023)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 27M

Director : Sheila Nevins

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.

Actors

Grace Linn
Grace Linn
Self (archive footage)
Maia Kobab
Maia Kobab
Self
Jonathan Capehart
Jonathan Capehart
Self (archive footage)

Crews

Sheila Nevins
Sheila Nevins
Producer
Nina L. Diaz
Nina L. Diaz
Executive Producer
Liza Burnett Fefferman
Liza Burnett Fefferman
Executive Producer
Albessant Smith
Albessant Smith
Associate Producer
Trish Adlesic
Trish Adlesic
Executive Producer
Gladys Murphy
Gladys Murphy
Editor
Filippo Piscopo
Filippo Piscopo
Director of Photography
Marissa Heringer
Marissa Heringer
Assistant Editor
Sheila Nevins
Sheila Nevins
Director
Trish Adlesic
Trish Adlesic
Co-Director
Nazenet Habtezghi
Nazenet Habtezghi
Co-Director

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