The Librarians (2025 film)

The Librarians is a 2025 American documentary film, directed and produced by Kim A. Snyder. It follows librarians in Texas, Florida, and other states, as they unite to combat book banning in the United States. Sarah Jessica Parker serves as an executive producer under her Pretty Matches Productions banner.^[2]

The Librarians
Directed by	Kim A. Snyder
Produced by	Kim A. Snyder Janique L. Robillard Maria Cuomo Cole Jana Edelbaum
Cinematography	Paulius Knotijevas Amy Bench Derek Wiesehahn
Edited by	Maria Gabriela Torres Leah Boatright Austin Reedy
Music by	Nico Muhly
Production companies	K.A. Snyder Productions Cuomo Cole Productions ITVS Ideal Partners World of HA Productions Artemis Rising Foundation Pretty Matches Productions
Release date	January 24, 2025 (2025-01-24) (Sundance)
Running time	92 minutes[1]
Country	United States
Language	English

Premise

It follows librarians including Carolyn Foote and Suzette Baker, in Texas, Florida, and other states, as they unite to combat book banning in the United States.^[3]

Production

Moms for Liberty denied requests to be interviewed for the film.^[4] ITVS co-produced the film, with Independent Lens retaining broadcast rights.^[5][6]

Release

It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2025^[7] and is scheduled for a screening on March 7, 2025 at the South by Southwest film festival.^[8]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 11 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.4/10.