In response to the nationwide surge in book bans, local advocacy groups are coming together to host a special screening of the documentary “Banned Together: The Fight Against Censorship” at Hardin Auditorium in Evans on Friday, March 14, at 7 p.m.
Organized by the League of Women Voters of the CSRA, Americans United for the Separation of Church and State CSRA Chapter and Columbia County Advocates for Public Education, the screening will be free to the public and take place at the Hardin Auditorium, located at 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd.
The event will highlight the impact of book bans on marginalized students and the broader educational system, in addition to raising awareness about censorship and intellectual freedom.
Doors will open at 6 p.m., offering attendees the opportunity to visit organizational information tables and enjoy refreshments from the Kona Ice food truck.
The 90-minute documentary, followed by a discussion and Q&A session with Karin Parham, who will speak on local efforts to combat book censorship.
“Banned Together” provides a gripping examination of the book-banning movement, particularly in public schools, according to a press release from the League of Women Voters of the CSRA.
The film follows the story of three high school students from Beaufort, S.C., who stood up against the removal of 97 books from school libraries.
Their activism sparked national attention, shedding light on the broader implications of censorship in education, according to a press release from the League of Women Voters of the CSRA. Through interviews with bestselling authors, policymakers, and legal experts, the documentary presents a powerful argument for the protection of intellectual freedom.
Attendees are encouraged to register in advance at https://bit.ly/CSRA-BannedBooks.
For more information about the documentary, visit www.bannedtogetherdoc.com.
