America's war on books is more than a war on words.
As an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas, Florida, and beyond, librarians under siege join forces as unlikely defenders fighting for intellectual freedom on the front lines of democracy.
The Librarians (2025) is a documentary film directed by Kim A. Snyder, released on September 26, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Suzette Baker, Becky Calzada, Carolyn Foote and Martha Hickson. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
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Directed by Kim A. Snyder, written by X González, Leo Munoz and Jack Youngelson, produced by Maria Cuomo Cole, Jana Edelbaum and Kim A. Snyder.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 8 ratings.
This is quite a scary documentary, depicting as it does, the culture clashes in the United States between two polar opposite sets of opinion that leaves the school librarian caught in the ensuing maelstrom. With the increasing politicisation of education and it’s resources, more and more parents and politicians are reacting to their perceptions of indoctrination by banning books. No we are not usually talking about…
Reviewed on January 18, 2026
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The main cast of The Librarians (2025) includes Suzette Baker, Becky Calzada, Carolyn Foote, Martha Hickson and Amanda Jones. The film was directed by Kim A. Snyder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Librarians was released on September 26, 2025 and runs for 1h 32m.
The Librarians (2025) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 8 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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