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The Librarians

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Librarians unite to combat book banning, defending intellectual freedom on democracy's frontlines amid unprecedented censorship in Texas, Florida, and beyond.

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Lisa Kennedy Variety Filmmaker Kim A. Snyder’s illuminating documentary offers a rattling look at coordinated efforts to ban books. More importantly, it introduces viewers to the everyday and increasingly vital heroes pushing back. Feb 6, 2025 Full Review Zachary Lee RogerEbert.com What Snyder does so effectively is affirming the dignity of this vocation by showing how the work of librarians goes beyond just saving books. Jan 30, 2025 Full Review Leslie Felperin The Hollywood Reporter That deft level of craft is maintained throughout, while the aching musical bed by contemporary composer Nico Muhly adds just the right tone of plangent despair tinged with hope. Jan 26, 2025 Full Review Kenneth R. Morefield 1More Film Blog The Librarians sizzles with righteous indignation and is steeped in unimaginable pain. Rated: 3/4 Apr 6, 2025 Full Review Therese Lacson Collider If there's one thing that Snyder's doc shows, it's that people can change, and maybe The Librarians is the first step in that process. Rated: 7/10 Feb 12, 2025 Full Review Dan Mecca The Film Stage This documentary lays the facts at our feet and gives us a glimpse of the brave people trying to keep books in libraries and keep young minds open. Rated: B+ Feb 6, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Kim A. Snyder

Director

Carolyn Foote

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Leo Muñoz

Writer

Claudio X. González

Writer

Jack Youngelson

Writer

Kim A. Snyder

Producer

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Movie Info

Synopsis Librarians unite to combat book banning, defending intellectual freedom on democracy's frontlines amid unprecedented censorship in Texas, Florida, and beyond.
Director
Kim A. Snyder
Producer
Kim A. Snyder, Janique L. Robillard, Maria Cuomo Cole, Jana Edelbaum
Screenwriter
Leo Muñoz, Claudio X. González, Jack Youngelson
Production Co
Good Gravy Films, Two Chairs Productions, Artemis Rising Productions, Pretty Matches Productions, World of HA Productions, The Brandt Jackson Foundation, iDeal Partners Film Fund, ITVS International, Independent Television Service, Cuomo Cole Productions, KA Snyder Productions, The Harnisch Foundation, Independent Lens
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 34m