the librarians
DATE TBA
– sometime in March
Director: Kim A. Snyder
Cast / Subjects: Carolyn Foote, Suzette Baker, Amanda Jones, and other librarians and activists.
Year of Release: 2025
Genre: Documentary / Social-issues documentary
Country: United States
Language: English
Run Time: 92 min
Distributor: 8 Above
As sweeping censorship efforts threaten to remove hundreds of books — especially those exploring race, history, and LGBTQ+ themes — a group of librarians across the United States band together to defend intellectual freedom. Facing harassment, threats, and institutional pressure, they fight to preserve access to banned books and protect their communities’ right to knowledge. The documentary chronicles their courage, resilience, and the stakes of defending free expression in turbulent times.
Top Reviews:
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“A vital, urgent documentary — The Librarians makes clear that the fight for books is the fight for democracy.”
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“Profoundly alarming and impeccably crafted; this film shines a light on the human cost of censorship and the quiet heroes who resist it.”
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“An essential watch for anyone who values freedom of thought; moving testimonies and sharp reportage combine to form a powerful call to action.”