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The ABCs of Book Banning
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Title: The ABCs of Book Banning

Release Date: 16 Feb 2024

Runtime: 27m

Genre: Documentary

Director: MTV Documentary Films, Ruby River Productions

Production Companies: MTV Documentary Films, Ruby River Productions

Overview: 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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Average Vote: 6.3 (21 votes)

Cast

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