Aspen Words

Aspen Filmfest Presents: The Librarians
2025-09-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver)
Aspen Words is proud to partner with Aspen Filmfest 2025 to present a special screening of The Librarians, directed by Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Kim A. Snyder. This powerful new documentary follows librarians across the U.S. as they stand up against unprecedented waves of book bans, fighting to protect intellectual freedom and access to knowledge.
Friday, September 19, 5:00 p.m.Aspen Film Isis TheaterQ+A with the director to follow
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The Librarians
Logline: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.
Synopsis:Librarians unite to combat book banning, defending intellectual freedom on democracy’s frontlines amid unprecedented censorship in Texas, Florida, and beyond. Directed by Oscar®-nominated and Peabody Award–winning filmmaker Kim A. Snyder, The Librarians sheds light on the resilience and courage of those fighting to keep books accessible to all.
