It’s a story about book censorship and the fight against it south of the border.
Stratford Film Festival is presenting The Librarians, a documentary directed by Oscar nominee Kim A. Snyder.
Officials said the documentary follows a group of librarians across the U.S. who find themselves in a fight against a recent wave of book censorship in the country.
This comes as The Handmaid’s Tale, 1984, Beloved, and Catch-22 have been disappearing from library shelves.
Festival Director Megan Smith-Harris said what makes the film powerful is that this issue is happening right now.
“And it’s not just about controversial books. It’s about whether we’re willing to hear different voices—or begin to silence them,” said Smith-Harris.
With some school boards in Alberta directed to remove certain books from libraries, officials added the documentary theme goes beyond America.
Tickets are $20, and advanced registration is required.
The documentary is scheduled for May 9 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
