The Librarians

The Librarians

A film by Director / Producer Kim A. Snyder

The Librarians, which made its world premiere at Sundance and continued on to SXSW and Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, explores the urgent moment we find ourselves in. As an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas, Florida, and beyond, librarians under siege join forces as unlikely defenders fighting for intellectual freedom on the front lines of democracy, flanked by concerned community members and young readers. The Librarians is a chilling cautionary tale and rallying cry for freedom – told through the personal experiences of librarians under siege and the everyday patriots who join their ranks in defense of the books.

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Director

Kim A. Snyder

Producer

Kim A. Snyder, Janique Robillard, Maria Cuomo Cole, Jana Edelbaum

Runtime

93 minutes

Rights Represented

Educational

Captions Available

English

Language

English

Press

“A different kind of superhero movie.”

- The Hollywood Reporter

“A gripping story of what is at stake when curiosity and thinking are endangered… It introduces viewers to the everyday and increasingly vital heroes pushing back.”

- Variety
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Festival & Awards

Sarasota Film Festival — Best Documentary Jury Award

Dallas International Film Festival — Best Documentary Feature Jury Award

Milwaukee Film Festival — Audience Award for Best Feature Film

Miami Film Festival — Audience Documentary Film Award: Second Runner-Up

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