The Librarians

  • A woman stands next to a sign reading "Library Book Of Rights"
  • A shelf of books that certain organizations are trying to ban from public libraries

“A gripping story of what’s at stake when curiosity and thinking are endangered.”
– Lisa Kennedy, Variety

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.

The December 5 & 9 screening is AT RUSH!

Open Caption screening 12/9!

Runtime
1h 32m
Year
2025
Director
Kim Snyder
Format
DCP
First Showing
December 5, 2025
Categories
  • Closed Caption
  • Assisted Listening
  • Open Caption