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Deep Dive: The Librarians (2025)

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The Librarians
The Librarians is a 2025 documentary directed by Kim A. Snyder that focuses on librarians in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and other states as they unite against book banning efforts led by groups such as Moms for Liberty. The film features librarians like Carolyn Foote, Suzette Baker, and Amanda Jones, who advocate for the freedom to read and resist censorship in their communities. The documentary had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2025, and was released in the United States on October 3, 2025. It was co-produced by ITVS and broadcast by PBS as part of Independent Lens on February 9, 2026. The film received positive reviews, with a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 83 on Metacritic, indicating strong acclaim from critics.

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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Library advocacyCensorship issuesDocumentary enthusiasts