ABOUT THE FILM

LONG 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.

Director Sheila Nevins

Co-Directors Naz Habtezghi, Trish Adlesic

Producers Sheila Nevins, Trish Adlesic

Executive Producers Nina L. Diaz, Liza Burnett Fefferman

Associate Producer Albessant Smith

Editor Gladys Mae Murphy
assistant editor Marissa Heringer

Cinematographer Filippo Piscopo

Sound Kristen Olmo, Tom Sayler, Alex Sullivan

FESTIVALS
2023: Hamptons International (World Premiere)

AVAILABLE TERRITORIES
The World

EXHIBITION FORMATS
DCP, Digital Download