The Librarians

Librarians take up the fight against book bans in the United States.

Librarians take center stage in this disturbing documentary, where they fight a fierce battle for free speech. In 2021, Texas politician Matt Krause released a list of over 850 books he believed should be banned. The books address themes related to identity, such as LGBTQ+, racism and sex education.

The list led to huge protests from librarians across the country. Librarians are raising their voices for the right of citizens to read these books, which convey stories and perspectives that challenge the increasing polarization of American society. This film documents the struggle and threats they face for speaking out.

In cooperation with Oslo Dokumentarkino.