The Day They Came to Arrest the Book

The Day They Came to Arrest the Book (1987)

There are people who don't want you to read this book... WHY?

  • Genre: Drama, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 1987-01-27
  • Runtime: 0h 44min
  • Production Company: Ruby-Spears Enterprises
  • Production Country: Canada, United States of America
  • Director: Gilbert Moses

Summary

A high school is rocked by a contentious debate over whether or not "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" should be removed from its library for language concerns.

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  • Jonathan Crombie

    as Barney Roth

  • Réal Andrews

    as Gordon

  • Jeremy Ratchford

    as Luke

  • Jessica Steen

    as Kate

  • Michelle St. John

    as Maggie

  • Maureen McRae

    as Mrs. Banes

  • Tony Rosato

    as Mr. Lopez

  • David Ferry

    as Mr. Phelps

  • Barry Flatman

    as Mr. Moore

  • Ardon Bess

    as Mr. McLean

  • Anne Meara

    as Mrs. Salters
Directing Gilbert Moses Director
Writing Nat Hentoff Book
Writing Melvin Van Peebles Writer
Sound Udi Harpaz Music
Production Eda Godel Hallinan Producer
Production Paul Saltzman Producer
Production Joe Ruby Executive Producer
Production Ken Spears Executive Producer
Crew Douglas Kiefer Cinematography
Editing Rich Uber Editor

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