Let’s dive into "The Librarians" together at this Indie Lens Pop-Up screening & discussion hosted by Maryland Public Television (MPT)! Share your thoughts, favorite moments, and insights as we chat about what makes this film special. Whether you loved it or have some critiques, everyone’s opinions are welcome.
Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights. As they well know, controlling the flow of ideas means control over communities.
In Texas, the Krause List targets 850 books focused on race and LGBTQia+ stories – triggering sweeping book bans across the U.S. at an unprecedented rate. As tensions escalate, librarians connect the dots from heated school and library board meetings nationwide to lay bare the underpinnings of extremism fueling the censorship efforts. Despite facing harassment, threats, and laws aimed at criminalizing their work – the librarians’ rallying cry for freedom to read is a chilling cautionary tale.
—From thelibrariansfilm.com
1h 32m in length, followed by a statewide discussion with MPT.
AGE GROUP: | Teen (13-18 yrs) | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Films | Discussions |
TAGS: | Film Discussion | Film |
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