Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Oscar Contender 'The Librarians' to Premiere on PBS Series 'Independent Lens'
There's a new documentary called 'The Librarians' that's going to be shown on PBS.
It's about librarians in the United States who are fighting against people who want to ban certain books from schools and libraries.
These librarians are standing up for the freedom to read and are facing a lot of challenges.
The film is directed by Kim A. Snyder and will premiere on February 9.
It's part of a series called 'Independent Lens' that shows important and thought-provoking documentaries.
You can watch it on the PBS app or YouTube channel.
There are also other films in this series that tell stories of strong women and their struggles and victories.
The Librarians, a documentary about the fight over book bans in the U.S., will premiere on Independent Lens on February 9.
The film is directed by Kim A. Snyder and executive produced by Sarah Jessica Parker.
It features librarians who are resisting book bans and restrictions on race-related and LGBTQIA+ content.
The documentary is part of the winter 2026 slate of Independent Lens, which includes other women-led stories of resilience and resistance.
All films will be available for streaming on the PBS app and PBS YouTube channel on their premiere dates.
- Who
- Librarians in the U.S. and groups like Moms for Liberty
- What
- The Librarians, a documentary about the fight over book bans in the U.S.
- When
- Premieres on February 9, 2026
- Where
- On PBS series Independent Lens and available for streaming on the PBS app and PBS YouTube channel
- Why
- To highlight the escalating fight over book bans and the role of librarians in this battle
- Film Title
- The Librarians
- Director
- Kim A. Snyder
- Premiere Date
- February 9
- Executive Producer
- Sarah Jessica Parker
- Series
- Independent Lens
- Streaming Platforms
- PBS app, PBS YouTube channel
- Community Screening Series
- Indie Lens Pop-Up
- Themes
- Book bans, freedom to read, librarians' resistance