The ABCs of Book Banning(2024)
The ABCs of Book Banning 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.
The ABCs of Book Banning (2024) is a documentary film directed by Sheila Nevins, released on February 16, 2024 with a runtime of 27m. It stars Grace Linn, Maia Kobab, Jonathan Capehart and Nikki Giovanni. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Sheila Nevins
- Producers:
- Sheila Nevins, Trish Adlesic
- Cinematographer:
- Filippo Piscopo
- Composer:
- Max Avery Lichtenstein
- Production:
- MTV Documentary Films, Ruby River Productions
- Status:
- Released
The ABCs of Book Banning (2024) Trailer
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The ABCs of Book Banning Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Grace Linn
Grace Linn
as Self (archive footage)
- Maia Kobab
Maia Kobab
as Self
Jonathan Capehart
as Self (archive footage)
- Nikki Giovanni
Nikki Giovanni
as Self
Amanda Gorman
as Self
- Lil Miss Hot Mess
Lil Miss Hot Mess
as Self
Sarah J. Maas
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Sheila Nevins, produced by Sheila Nevins and Trish Adlesic.
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The ABCs of Book Banning Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 23 ratings.
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The ABCs of Book Banning – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The ABCs of Book Banning online?
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The ABCs of Book Banning (2024) is available to stream on Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The ABCs of Book Banning?
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The main cast of The ABCs of Book Banning (2024) includes Grace Linn, Maia Kobab, Jonathan Capehart, Nikki Giovanni and Amanda Gorman. The film was directed by Sheila Nevins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The ABCs of Book Banning released?
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The ABCs of Book Banning was released on February 16, 2024 and runs for 27m.
Is The ABCs of Book Banning worth watching?
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The ABCs of Book Banning (2024) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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