For 35 years, Video Librarian selects their best-reviewed films of the year, helping librarians and educators discover premier titles for their patrons and students.
Video Librarian's best documentaries of the year shine a light on critical contemporary issues, historical moments, or human stories that we should pay attention to. Our selections this year study a broad range of subjects, from the early days of the LGBT rights movement and the ongoing fight for indigenous land rights, to the environmental challenges of desertification—and so much more. These documentaries invite us to reflect, learn, and act, and they deserve to be shared widely in classrooms, libraries, and public screenings in community venues.
At a time when empathy and understanding of diverse perspectives is more essential than ever, these films encourage viewers to understand experiences different from their own, see the humanity in others, and consider how they can contribute to a more just and equitable world. For librarians, these do
