The ABCs of Book Banning

The ABCs of Book Banning (2024)

Directed by Sheila Nevins

0h 27m

Documentary

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.

Cast

Grace Linn

Grace Linn

Self (archive footage)

Maia Kobab

Maia Kobab

Self

Jonathan Capehart

Jonathan Capehart

Self (archive footage)

Crew

Gladys Murphy

Gladys Murphy

Editor

Marissa Heringer

Marissa Heringer

Assistant Editor

Filippo Piscopo

Filippo Piscopo

Director of Photography

Sheila Nevins

Sheila Nevins

Producer

Sheila Nevins

Sheila Nevins

Director

Trish Adlesic

Trish Adlesic

Co-Director

Nazenet Habtezghi

Nazenet Habtezghi

Co-Director

Lee Choo

Lee Choo

Animation

Hanna Myktiuk

Hanna Myktiuk

Animation

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