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2023 PBS Books Screener Sign-Up

2023 Library Screener Sign up: PBS Books Library Partners & Featured PBS Films

Applications will be reviewed and approved on a rolling-basis. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO SIGN UP EARLY.

Screenings should be requested at least 3 weeks prior to the event; questions can be directed to 917.721.6910 or hmontilla@pbsbooks.org
SCREENERS AVAILABLE
THE AMERICAN BUFFALO: A FILM BY KEN BURNS (Airdates; Mon, 10/16 & Tues 10/17 at 8pm ET)
SCREENING WINDOW: Now-Decmber 15, 2023
There will be 2 screeners: one around 30 minutes, and the other around 20 minutes long.
THE AMERICAN BUFFALO is The dramatic story of how America’s national mammal, once numbering in the tens of millions and sustaining the Native people of the Great Plains for untold generations, was driven to the brink of extinction. But then an unlikely collection of people rescues it from disappearing forever. Ken Burns recounts the tragic collision of two opposing views of the natural world––and the unforgettable characters who pointed the nation in a different direction.
VISIONS OF AMERICA: ALL STORIES, ALL PEOPLE, ALL PLACES 
SCREENING WINDOW: December 5 through 2026
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of our nation, Institute of Museum and Library Services Director Crosby Kemper visits three lesser-known historical sites that symbolize an aspect of the spirit of our independence. Some of our nation’s most notable historians, authors, experts, and community leaders will share the tales and themes that reverberate inside the walls of these institutions. Each episode explores the cities these institutions call home to probe what makes each of these communities so important to our national identity. Full episodes (26 minutes long) are:
Episode 1: The Freedom Tower in Miami (Cuban Migration Stories)
Episode 2: The Wing Luke Museum in Seattle (Pan-Asian Migration Stories)
Episode 3: The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City (African American Stories)
ICONIC AMERICA 
SCREENING WINDOW: Now through October 31, 2023
There will be 2 screeners, each featuring 4 monuments and each will 20 minutes long.
In ICONIC AMERICA, David M. Rubenstein – co-founder of The Carlyle Group, patriotic philanthropist, lifelong student of history, and the series’ host and executive producer – explores American history through a close examination of iconic national symbols: indelible artifacts, places, and archetypes. The subjects of the series’ eight episodes are: Fenway Park, the Hollywood Sign, the Gadsden Flag, the American Cowboy, the Statue of Liberty, the American Bald Eagle, Stone Mountain, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
SOUTHERN STORYTELLERS 
SCREENING WINDOW: Now through October 31, 2023 
SOUTHERN STORYTELLERS, a new three-episode series from PBS, Arkansas PBS and award-winning filmmaker Craig Renaud, follows some of the region’s most compelling and influential contemporary creators to the places they call home – the communities that inspire the stories they tell in books, songs, poems, plays and on screens large and small. Contemporary creators include: authors Angie Thomas, Michael Twitty, Jesmyn Ward and David Joy, poets Jericho Brown and Natasha Trethewey, musicians Lyle Lovett, Amanda Shires, Jason Isbell, Adia Victoria, Thao Nguyen and Justin Moore, actress-turned-songwriter Mary Steenburgen, screenwriter/songwriter Billy Bob Thornton and screenwriters Qui Nguyen and Michael Waldron.
1.Library/Organization Information
Local PBS Station Information:
Please provide information to help us connect you with your local PBS station
2.Local PBS Station:
3.Has your library partnered with this PBS station before?
4.Please provide the NAME of your station contact
5.How did you work together?
6.Does your area receive the broadcast signal for more than one PBS station/channel?
7.Please list NAME if you know the other PBS station/channel.
Event
8.Please propose your desired event (we understand it may change).
9.My Library is interested in screening (check all that apply)
10.Event Date(s): (When are you thinking that you'd like to share it?)
11.Describe your event (briefly):
12.Total estimated attendance (If you anticipate your audience to be less than 25 people, then we encourage you to consider partnering with another library in your network and/or another organization in order to help maximize your impact.) 
13.Describe your expected audience(s):
14.Describe how you will promote your event(s): 
SCREENING MATERIAL
15.The typical distribution of our screeners is mp4. Are you able to download and use an mp4 file?
EVENT REQUIREMENTS
Libraries must agree to the following:
16.My library will adhere to all licensing restrictions related to Screener as outlined below: “Screeners are for approved content as described above related events ONLY. The material cannot be edited, manipulated, broadcast, posted on a website, shared on social media, streamed, or sold. Duplication and third-party use are prohibited. Also noteworthy: if you are planning to livestream your event, you cannot include ANY of the screener."
17.My library: 1) will offer a free event (there will be no admission charge), 2) will abide by all licensing restrictions related to the screener as mentioned above, 3) will promote the local broadcast premiere of the film to all our constituents, 4) will complete a program survey, including the total number of people who attended the screening for our records, 5) will distribute a participant survey and share it with station partner / PBS Books.
18.My library agrees to promote the broadcast of  ICONIC AMERICA, SOUTHERN STORYTELLERS, and/or THE AMERICAN BUFFALO by our local PBS Station at our event. (ie announcement at your event, handout, etc) *
19.My library agrees to distribute evaluations to attendees, report the number of attendees, and participate in an evaluation process.
20.Are you a member of the American Indian Library Association (AILA)?(Required.)
Thank you for your interest in partnering with PBS Books and your application! We look forward to connecting with you soon.

For questions, call 917.721.6910 or email hmontilla@pbsbooks.org