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Kino Lorber
Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat
Belgian director Johan Grimonprez's Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat recreates a devastating period in history through the lens of jazz. For his uniquely powerful film, Grimonprez received an Oscar nomination for best documentary.
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EPF Media
Mirella
Mirella is a fairly complete, straightforward account of one of the twentieth century’s most recognized woman photographers.
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Great Northern Filmworks
The Empire Builder: James J. Hill and the Great Northern Railway
A holistic portrait of one of the key figures of the Gilded Age that will delight students, historians, and railway enthusiasts
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© Alternative Film Lab
Mohammad Shirvani on Cesarean Weekend, an Underground LGBTQ+ Film
Mohammad Shirvani talks about Cesarean Weekend, which is an underground LGBTQ+ film telling the story of two lovers, Milad and Armin, as they gather with friends for a weekend of parties and long conversations.
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EPF Media
Marino and the Authentics
Marino y Los Auténticos honors a traditional style of music that has grown naturally and uniquely from the land. The lessons on how to play have been handed down through the community, specifically to preserve the cultural heritage of music and life.
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Canva
8 Captioning and Transcription Tools That Keep Your Media Collection Accessible
Automated speech recognition now produces usable first drafts in minutes, human review services can bring accuracy to compliance level, and several platforms are priced within reach of even small public libraries.
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Icarus Films
The March to War: Iran, Israel and the USA
A 3-part series centered around pivotal moments in the history of this ongoing conflict. Draws upon eye-witness testimonies to provide a politico-historical ethnography that showcases Iranian, Israeli, and U.S. perspectives.
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EPF Media
Child of Dust
Child of Dust is a masterclass in documentary filmmaking. In many ways, it’s a poem played out in real life.
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A24
New Releases Librarians Should Have on Their Radar
Whether you're refreshing your collection for the fall or planning programming around newer titles, this roundup highlights a diverse slate of 2025 and 2026 releases worth keeping an eye on.
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Southern Pacific 4449 by Drew Jacksich, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Trains Of Fame - Daylight Express Adventures
For railfans old and young, this historic train and its historic journeys will be captivating.
Kino Lorber
Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat
Belgian director Johan Grimonprez's Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat recreates a devastating period in history through the lens of jazz. For his uniquely powerful film, Grimonprez received an Oscar nomination for best documentary.
Jul 22, 2026
EPF Media
Mirella
Mirella is a fairly complete, straightforward account of one of the twentieth century’s most recognized woman photographers.
Jul 20, 2026
Great Northern Filmworks
The Empire Builder: James J. Hill and the Great Northern Railway
A holistic portrait of one of the key figures of the Gilded Age that will delight students, historians, and railway enthusiasts
Jul 17, 2026
EPF Media
Marino and the Authentics
Marino y Los Auténticos honors a traditional style of music that has grown naturally and uniquely from the land. The lessons on how to play have been handed down through the community, specifically to preserve the cultural heritage of music and life.
Jul 15, 2026
Icarus Films
The March to War: Iran, Israel and the USA
A 3-part series centered around pivotal moments in the history of this ongoing conflict. Draws upon eye-witness testimonies to provide a politico-historical ethnography that showcases Iranian, Israeli, and U.S. perspectives.
Jul 13, 2026
EPF Media
Child of Dust
Child of Dust is a masterclass in documentary filmmaking. In many ways, it’s a poem played out in real life.
Jul 10, 2026
Southern Pacific 4449 by Drew Jacksich, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Trains Of Fame - Daylight Express Adventures
For railfans old and young, this historic train and its historic journeys will be captivating.
Jul 8, 2026
Courtesy of Carole Bethuel
The Beast
Bertrand Bonello’s sprawling time jumping sci-fi romance The Beast about past lives and AI has a standout emotional performance by Award-winning French actress Léa Seydoux.
Jul 6, 2026
Kino Lorber
Every Little Thing
Australian filmmaker Sally Aitken profiles a one-woman animal rescue operation in her visually stunning documentary, Every Little Thing. Terry Masear, her singular subject, does everything she can for the hummingbirds of Hollywood.
Jul 3, 2026
Kino Lorber
Oh, Canada
Oh, Canada is an unflinching portrayal of aging and dying—in all its blunt simplicity—and the legacies we leave.
Jul 1, 2026
Janus
All We Imagine as Light
Tradition and propriety weigh heavily on the working-class women of Payal Kapadia's lyrical All We Imagine as Light, winner of the Grand Prize at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, but sisterhood provides solace and support.
Jun 29, 2026
Neon
Perfect Days
A masterclass in in subtle tones and setting, the film may not be best for those who want short shots, quick pacing, and grand special effects, but those who enjoy character-building and therapeutic storytelling will benefit greatly.
Jun 26, 2026
Spotlight - Articles
EPF Media
Maciej Drygas: Archaeologist of Memory
Few filmmakers have done more to demonstrate the artistic possibilities of archival cinema. Fewer still have done so with such patience, rigor, and humanity.
Photo by Raphael Renter | @raphi_rawr on Unsplash.
LGBTQ+ Films for Pride Month
As June approaches, you might be scrambling to spice up your library’s Pride Month offerings. Look no further!
Photo by Madison Oren on Unsplash
Mental Health Matters: 5 Films for Wellness Programming and Student Support Initiatives
Not all films are perfect when it comes to depicting mental health but when carefully explained, analyzed and sifted through, films can be used as a resource to navigate the complexities that surround mental health.
Max Fischer | Pexels
Beyond the Screen: Putting Social-Emotional Learning at the Center of EdTech
Human-centered EdTech starts with SEL. Learn how digital tools can support student confidence, connection and engagement—not just academic performance.
Spotlight - Reviews
Great Northern Filmworks
The Empire Builder: James J. Hill and the Great Northern Railway
A holistic portrait of one of the key figures of the Gilded Age that will delight students, historians, and railway enthusiasts
Icarus Films
The March to War: Iran, Israel and the USA
A 3-part series centered around pivotal moments in the history of this ongoing conflict. Draws upon eye-witness testimonies to provide a politico-historical ethnography that showcases Iranian, Israeli, and U.S. perspectives.
Southern Pacific 4449 by Drew Jacksich, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Trains Of Fame - Daylight Express Adventures
For railfans old and young, this historic train and its historic journeys will be captivating.
Indican Pictures
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It is a light and breezy romance with director Peter Ney getting as much as he can from a small cast and being a small independent picture.
