This 2025 documentary reveals the rise of censorship in the U.S. and introduces us to the librarians fighting to keep books on their shelves.

Many of us think of banning books as a historical phenomenon. But in parts of the U.S., this is exactly what is happening.

Literature about racism, LGBTQIA+ topics, and even kids' picture books are being branded 'pornography' and removed from schools and libraries, and many librarians are finding themselves on the frontlines of America's 'culture wars.'

In The Librarians, a 2025 BBC documentary from filmmaker Kim A. Snyder, we witness the chilling rise of censorship in the U.S. and the persecution librarians face as they try to protect children's access to diverse literature.