LRT, Loudmouth & Tomorrow Bookstores for BANNED TOGETHER
May 18 at 3:00PM and May 21 at 6:30PM
Join us for two powerful evenings of conversation and community at the special screening of BANNED TOGETHER, a compelling documentary exploring the rise of book bans and the fight for intellectual freedom.
Following each screening of the film, stay for a panel featuring local authors, activists, and representatives from organizations dedicated to combating censorship in Indianapolis. Gain insight into the current landscape of banned books, free speech advocacy, and how you can get involved.
We will also be collaborating with Loudmouth Books and Tomorrow Bookstore who will be onsite, offering banned + challenged books and merchandise to further support the fight.
Loudmouth Books — Loudmouth Books is Indianapolis’ only independent bookstore focused on banned and challenged literature. Black, queer, and woman-owned, Loudmouth is committed to amplifying marginalized voices through author events, community programming, and a vibrant selection of diverse titles. The store proudly promotes the freedom to read—and read dangerously.
Tomorrow Bookstore — Owned by South African immigrants Julia and Jake (with a little help from their tabby cat, Sweet Potato), Tomorrow Bookstore is a welcoming community space in Indianapolis. With a thoughtfully curated selection spanning literary fiction, fantasy, romance, and nonfiction, the shop champions the power of books to connect readers with both place and self.
Our Panelists: Sunday, May 18 at 3:00pm
Jennifer Wiggin, Film Producer
As Co-Founder, Owner and Executive Producer of Atomic Focus Entertainment, LLC. Jenn has overseen the creation, production and distribution of multiple film and streaming projects. She was previously the Executive Producer in charge of Production for The STAGE Network and produced all original content for the Network.
She has produced talk shows, unscripted reality series, short films, documentary series and filmed theatrical events. Precious to her work in film and television, she worked as a theatre producer in NYC for more than a decade.
Our Panelists: Thursday, May 21 at 6:30pm
Stay tuned for more panel updates!
About the Film
Rated: NR | Language: English
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. Banned Together follows three students and their adult allies as they fight to reinstate 97 books suddenly pulled from their school libraries.
As they evolve from local to national activists the film reveals the dark forces behind the accelerating wave of book bans in the U.S.
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