The Librarians: An IndieLens, NMPBS, and Sanctuary Cinema Screening & Panel

Film Description: When Texas lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the frontlines of a national battle. Across the U.S., librarians face the impact of uniting against library collection standards that include restrictions on race-related and LGBTQIA+ content. Drawing on historical context, The Librarians explores the broader implications for education and public life.

PBS Free Streaming Window (PBS App and YouTube): February 9 - May 9, 2026

Agenda

• 5:30PM: Dinner
• 6:00PM: Film Screening
• 6:40PM: Panel + Discussion

Panelists

Christen Catlin, Teacher

Kit Rosewater, Author

Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, Senator District 16

Jason Shoup, Local Library Director

About NMPBS (co-sponsor)

For 15 years, the NMPBS Education & Outreach department has hosted community film screenings and panels that center New Mexican communities, elevate PBS content, and promote relevant and meaningful community conversation.

About International District Library (co-sponsor)

The International District Library is a community-focused library featuring a play area, reading clubs and meeting rooms.

About Sanctuary Cinema (co-sponsor)

Sanctuary Cinema hosts nonfiction/documentary films that center narrative sovereignty in order to inspire, inform, and invoke a community or practice engaged in transformative justice. Each screening is followed by a panel discussion in partnership with various creative, community and culture leaders to cultivate dynamic belonging and inclusion.