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The ABCs of Book Banning

The ABCs of Book Banning

6.3

23 votes

February 16, 2024

27m

Documentary

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.

Directed by

Sheila Nevins

Where to watch

In United States

Stream

Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel

Cast

G

Grace Linn

Self (archive footage)
M

Maia Kobab

Self
Jonathan Capehart

Jonathan Capehart

Self (archive footage)
N

Nikki Giovanni

Self
Amanda Gorman

Amanda Gorman

Self
L

Lil Miss Hot Mess

Self
Sarah J. Maas

Sarah J. Maas

Self

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