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The Odyssey
Nolan's The Odyssey (2026) is a compelling adaptation of Homer's classic, focusing on the grief and trauma that endure long after the Trojan War has ended. At the heart of the film is Anne Hathaway’s Penelope and her breathtaking performance.
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Canva
How to Encourage Turning Screen Time Into Reading Time
Libraries and classrooms can turn screens into tools for active reading and critical thinking. You just have to meet students where they are, so you can encourage curiosity and a love for reading.
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Elephant Tusk Burn, Nairobi National Park, Kenya. Photo courtesy of Anthropocene Films Inc. © 2018
Anthropocene: The Human Epoch
Canadian co-directors Jennifer Baichwal and Edward Burtynsky join forces with Baichwal's husband, cinematographer Nicholas de Pencier, to examine the ways humans have altered the natural environment.
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EPF Media
Row of Life
Row of Life is a film about a powerful woman who couldn't bring herself to say, "I can't do it."
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So Fare Films
Body Stories
Body Stories seeks to give us a good, hard look at how we feel about our bodies and how that shows up in our society from the perspectives of a variety of people.
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EPF Media
I Died (Li Cham)
Those studying Mexican native cultures, the Zapatista movement, women, feminism, or agriculture will find the most interesting information within, but anyone who wants to learn about the lives of others will be captivated.
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IFC Films
The Taste of Things (La Passion de Dodin Bouffant)
The Taste of Things is a sensual feast for romantics, foodies, and French language educators.
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Rooy Media
Loving John
John Godinet—a gregarious Pacific Islander, veteran, and runner— lives with his husband Peter in Maryland. John has also just been diagnosed with ALS. Loving John depicts navigation through terminal illness, disability, and enduring love.
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Photo courtesy Atlas Media Corp. A Zeitgeist Films Release in Association with Kino Lorber.
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story, which aired as part of PBS's American Masters, is a must for anyone interested in Liza Minnelli, a performer so iconic that Halston dressed her and Andy Warhol painted her portrait.
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So Fare Films
Religion Stories
Religion Stories seeks to delve into the basics of several notable religions, combining the expertise of lifelong philosophers and practitioners and younger members of their religions by giving space for experts to break down the basics of the faith.
Elephant Tusk Burn, Nairobi National Park, Kenya. Photo courtesy of Anthropocene Films Inc. © 2018
Anthropocene: The Human Epoch
Canadian co-directors Jennifer Baichwal and Edward Burtynsky join forces with Baichwal's husband, cinematographer Nicholas de Pencier, to examine the ways humans have altered the natural environment.
Aug 12, 2026
EPF Media
Row of Life
Row of Life is a film about a powerful woman who couldn't bring herself to say, "I can't do it."
Aug 11, 2026
So Fare Films
Body Stories
Body Stories seeks to give us a good, hard look at how we feel about our bodies and how that shows up in our society from the perspectives of a variety of people.
Aug 10, 2026
EPF Media
I Died (Li Cham)
Those studying Mexican native cultures, the Zapatista movement, women, feminism, or agriculture will find the most interesting information within, but anyone who wants to learn about the lives of others will be captivated.
Aug 7, 2026
IFC Films
The Taste of Things (La Passion de Dodin Bouffant)
The Taste of Things is a sensual feast for romantics, foodies, and French language educators.
Aug 6, 2026
Rooy Media
Loving John
John Godinet—a gregarious Pacific Islander, veteran, and runner— lives with his husband Peter in Maryland. John has also just been diagnosed with ALS. Loving John depicts navigation through terminal illness, disability, and enduring love.
Aug 5, 2026
Photo courtesy Atlas Media Corp. A Zeitgeist Films Release in Association with Kino Lorber.
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story, which aired as part of PBS's American Masters, is a must for anyone interested in Liza Minnelli, a performer so iconic that Halston dressed her and Andy Warhol painted her portrait.
Aug 4, 2026
So Fare Films
Religion Stories
Religion Stories seeks to delve into the basics of several notable religions, combining the expertise of lifelong philosophers and practitioners and younger members of their religions by giving space for experts to break down the basics of the faith.
Aug 3, 2026
Illumastory Film
96 Pounds of Dynamite
All good sports movies know the competition's ultimate purpose is what it can teach, and Chad's story is about inspiration, determination, positivity, and love.
Jul 31, 2026
EPF Media
ABU HARAZ
Polish filmmaker Maciej J. Drygas pulls out all the stops in his cinematography, creating an enduring portrait of a town now drowned by an artificial lake.
Jul 29, 2026
ZINdoc
I Am The River, The River Is Me
In New Zealand, there's a river recognized as a legal person in order to afford it the protection it deserves. The local Māori people fought to save the Whanganui River over many years, and its protection is a big environmental win.
Jul 27, 2026
EPF Media
State of Weightlessness
Released in 1994, State of Weightlessness: The Human Toll of the Soviet Space Race, fills in the gap of what the space race looked like on the other side of the world.
Jul 24, 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
EPF Media
The Soul of the Bossales
The filmmaking and the stories told by the subjects were so captivating, I completely forgot to take notes while watching: I just didn’t want to pause, even for a moment!
EPF Media
The Freedom of Fierro (La Libertad de Fierro)
In his patient and sympathetic documentary, Mexican filmmaker Santiago Esteinou catches up with former death row inmate César Fierro as he gets a taste of freedom for the first time in 40 years.
Rooy Media
Loving John
John Godinet—a gregarious Pacific Islander, veteran, and runner— lives with his husband Peter in Maryland. John has also just been diagnosed with ALS. Loving John depicts navigation through terminal illness, disability, and enduring love.
Illumastory Film
96 Pounds of Dynamite
All good sports movies know the competition's ultimate purpose is what it can teach, and Chad's story is about inspiration, determination, positivity, and love.
