Indie Lens Pop – Screening #2: The Librarians at EPL
Librarians across the U.S. examine how book review policies are shaping their communities.
The Librarians directed by Kim A. Snyder
When Texas lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the frontlines of a national battle. Across the U.S., librarians face the impact of uniting against library collection standards that include restrictions on race-related and LGBTQIA+ content. Drawing on historical context, The Librarians explores the broader implications for education and public life.
After-screening Community Conversation:
Kate Cough, editor of The Maine Monitor, will lead a conversation following the screening. The list of participants will be published shortly.
About this series:
EPL is excited to be an official screening partner of Indie Lens Pop-up for the first time this year. This long-running community screening series celebrates its twentieth season, which has brought together nearly half a million people for conversations inspired by thought-provoking documentaries. This season, the screening series will feature both in-person and virtual events in more than 200 communities across nearly all 50 states! “What makes INDEPENDENT LENS truly special is the way Indie Lens Pop-Up brings these powerful documentaries right into local communities all across the country,” said Beatriz Castillo, senior director of engagement and impact operations at ITVS.
Media Partners:
Thank you to our media partners: Maine Public, The Maine Monitor, WERU Community Radio, The Ellsworth American, and Downeast Digest.
This event was made possible by the generous support of ITVS.