Film Club
First Monday of the month | 12 pm to 2 pm | St Kilda Library
First Wednesday of the month | 11 am to 1 pm | Emerald Hill Library
Banned Together (2025)
A timely film that 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 as they fight to reinstate 97 books suddenly pulled from their school libraries. As they evolve from local to national activists, they meet with banned authors, politicians, and the major players protecting the First Amendment of our Constitution.
An explosive story that exposes the powerful forces behind book bans and censorship in the U.S. Features a diverse cast of visionary teenagers, stirring public protests, private threats, criminal charges, and drama-filled school board meetings.
Director: Kate Way & Tom Wiggin
Rating: PG
Language: English
Book for St Kilda
Monday 4 May
12 pm to 2 pm
St Kilda Library
Book for Emerald Hill
Wednesday 6 May
11 am to 1 pm
Emerald Hill Library
Join our Monthly Film Club
Each month, we invite you to the library to enjoy outstanding films from around the world. Our Film Clubs are the perfect way to discover powerful stories, unique voices and cinematic treasures — all while connecting with fellow film lovers.
Watching films is even more rewarding when you can share your thoughts and hear different perspectives. After each screening, stay for an informal chat where you can discuss the film, exchange ideas and explore new ways of seeing the world through cinema.
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Please Note: These screenings do not run during school holidays.
Looking for more? Our collection includes a large selection of Criterion Films, as well as thousands of international films and documentaries available to borrow on DVD or stream anytime via our digital platforms, Beamafilm, Hoopla and Kanopy.
Whether you're a lifelong film buff or just looking for something new, our Film Club is a welcoming space to experience and talk about cinema with others who share your passion.
Accessibility
These events are wheelchair accessible.
If you require any additional support to enjoy these events, please contact the St Kilda Library team on 9209 6655 or libprograms@portphillip.vic.gov.au so the team can help accommodate.