BANNED TOGETHER - Banned Books Week 2026 (pre-midterm elections)

A diverse cast of visionary teenagers, stirring public protests, private threats, criminal charges, and drama-filled school board meetings: this is the explosive world of Banned Together. The film pulls back the curtain on two of the most controversial issues in America today: book bans and curriculum censorship in public schools.

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Atomic Focus Entertainment, in association with Kanopy Originals, presents BANNED TOGETHER, the first documentary feature film about fighting book bans and academic censorship in the US. It has won a Telly Award, and 4 Best Documentary Feature awards and a 5th nomination in US film festivals.

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