Film: The Librarians

What happens when books suddenly disappear from libraries? The incisive documentary The Librarians shows how librarians in different American states come under fire due to a growing wave of book bans. What starts with lists of “unwanted” titles grows into a broader struggle over censorship, democracy, and the role of libraries in society. Regisseur Kim A. Snyder follows library staff and citizens who resist that pressure and thus end up in an unexpected cultural and political struggle. The result is a haunting portrait of people who stand up for free access to information, knowledge, and stories. Before the film, you get a preview by a special guest, who places the theme in a broader social context and gives the viewing experience extra depth. A film evening that invites you to think about the role of libraries today in protecting free opinion formation and access to knowledge. With introduction at 19 o'clock in the BIB by Steven De Foe, journalist De Standaard 88 MIN / UNITED STATES / 2025 / 16+ DIRECTOR KIM A. SNYDER CAST SUZETTE BAKER, BECKY CALZADA, CAROLYN FOOTE