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The ABCs of Book Banning

6.3 27 mins Documentary   2024
MTV Documentary Films   Ruby River Productions  
Director(s): Sheila Nevins

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.

Casts of The ABCs of Book Banning

Grace Linn

as Self (archive footage)

Maia Kobab

as Self

Jonathan Capehart

as Self (archive footage)

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