Books and other materials were mentioned or discussed at some of the events taking place during Banned Books Week 2025.
The Grocer Who Sold McCarthyism: The rise and fall of anti-communist crusader Lawrence A. Johnson.
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Published by Chestnut Heights
SYNOPSIS
Laurence A. Johnson, a supermarket chain owner in Syracuse, New York, wasn't just passionate about fresh produce; he was equally fervent about purging communism from America's airwaves in the early 1950s. Teamed with like-minded anti-communists inspired by Senator Joseph McCarthy, Johnson targeted food giants like Borden and Kraft. His weapon? Fear. He threatened to hurt sales of their products if they sponsored TV and radio shows employing anyone blacklisted for alleged communist ties. As a result, manufacturers gave in, effectively giving Johnson veto power over the hiring and firing of actors, directors, and writers. Careers of stars such as Jack Gilford, Judy Holliday, Uta Hagen, Kim Hunter, Jose Ferrer, and Joseph Cotten suffered.
I Am Curious: Yellow , 1967
2hr 01min
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Seized by customs upon entry to the United States, subject of a heated court battle, and banned in numerous cities, Vilgot Sjöman’s I AM CURIOUS YELLOW is one of the most controversial films of all time.
This landmark document of Swedish society during the sexual revolution has been declared both obscene and revolutionary. It tells the story of Lena (Lena Nyman), a searching and rebellious young woman, and her personal quest to understand the social and political conditions in 1960s Sweden, as well as her bold exploration of her own sexual identity.
I AM CURIOUS: YELLOW is a subversive mix of dramatic and documentary techniques, attacking capitalist injustices and frankly addressing the politics of sexuality.
The Dream of the Red Chamber (English Translation) available online to current students, faculty, and staff.
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This timeless masterpiece, often regarded as a pinnacle of 18th-century fiction and one of China's Four Great Classical Novels, offers a richly detailed glimpse into the rise and fall of the aristocratic Jia family during the Qing dynasty.
A translation of "Book Burning Pit" by Tang Dynasty poet, Zhang Jie.