Carolyn Foote and fellow librarians in Texas confront book banning efforts by groups like Moms for Liberty in states such as Florida and Louisiana.
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Carolyn Foote and fellow librarians in Texas confront book banning efforts by groups like Moms for Liberty in states such as Florida and Louisiana.
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Synopsis
Carolyn Foote, a librarian in Texas, joins colleagues like Suzette Baker and Amanda Jones in a fight against book banning in the United States. The documentary follows their efforts across states such as Florida and Louisiana, where groups like Moms for Liberty push for censorship. Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2025, the film documents the challenges these librarians face as they advocate for access to diverse literature. It was released in the U.S. on October 3, 2025, and will be broadcast by PBS on February 9, 2026.
What Critics Say
The GuardianKim A Snyder’s documentary highlights the defenders of young readers’ rights to see their lives in print facing rightwing attacks.
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Why Watch
- Meet librarians fighting book bans in Texas and Florida.
- See the impact of Moms for Liberty on local libraries.
- Find out about screenings at international film festivals.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at Sundance on January 24, 2025.
- Moms for Liberty declined interview requests for the film.
- The film was broadcast by BBC Four on October 7, 2025.
- It received a score of 83 out of 100 on Metacritic from nine critics.
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Who directed the documentary The Librarians?
Kim A. Snyder directed and produced The Librarians.
When was The Librarians released in the United States?
The Librarians was released in the United States on October 3, 2025.
What is the Rotten Tomatoes score for The Librarians?
On Rotten Tomatoes, 93% of 27 critics' reviews for The Librarians are positive.
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