The ABCs of Book Banning

The ABCs of Book Banning examines the removal of thousands of books from school districts across the United States. The film focuses on how the restriction of titles concerning Black history, women's empowerment, and LGBTQ+ issues affects the ability of students to form independent opinions on social matters. Through a montage featuring young authors and readers, the documentary presents the perspectives of those impacted by these censorship efforts.

The film was directed and produced by Sheila Nevins, who also worked with producer Trish Adlesic. Produced by MTV Documentary Films and Ruby River Productions, the 27-minute documentary features appearances by Amanda Gorman, Nikki Giovanni, and Maia Kobab, alongside archive footage of Jonathan Capehart and Grace Linn. The production involved a credited crew of 40 people.

Since its release in February 2024, the film has received a moderate reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 6.3/10 on IMDb based on 1,400 votes and an identical score of 6.3/10 on TMDB from 23 votes.