The ABCs of Book Banning Soap2Day
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.
Genre: Documentary, Oscar 2024
Director: Nazenet Habtezghi, Sheila Nevins, Trish Adlesic
Actors: Grace Linn, Jonathan Capehart, Maia Kobab
Release Date: 2024-02-16