ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE
BEST SHORT FILM: DOCUMENTARY
SCREENING + CONVERSATION
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 • 3:00
In recent years, more than 6,000 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 – LGBTZ+ 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, directed by Sheila Nevins and nominated for Best Documentary Short Film at the 96th Academy Awards, reveals the voices of the impacted parties and inspires hope for the future through the profound insights of inquisitive youthful minds.
Director: Sheila Nevins (US 2023) 27 min. + 40 min. Conversation
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