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Projectr: A Unique Streaming Platform for Library Patrons and Students
Projectr is a new streaming service produced by Grasshopper Film that provides users with a wide selection of independent and educational content. This article delves into the reasons behind Grasshopper's decision to establish Projectr. Read more
May 16, 2023
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The Continuing Evolution of Reuters News for Academic Libraries
A license especially designed for academic institutions, Newsfilm for Education offers unprecedented access to raw video coverage of international news and over 1 million clips from one of the world’s oldest, largest, and most renowned video archives Read more
May 15, 2023
Films to Watch for Mother's Day
There’s nothing like watching a movie with your mother as a bonding Mother’s Day activity. Movies have the power to set the mood to laugh, cry, connect, and appreciate each other. Explore your library shelves to see which movies you can share. Read more
May 13, 2023
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A Short Guide to Film Censorship for Film Studies Courses
Considering there’s an entire collection of films that had to live under the strict orders of the Hays Code, contemporary filmmakers are lucky that they have more freedom now than before. Read more
May 9, 2023
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Depictions of Mental Illness in the Classic Film Era (1930 - 1965)
As we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month this May, consider delving back in time by viewing these classic films as a way of appreciating how far we’ve come, and honoring those who devoted their lives to our progress. Read more
May 4, 2023
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MediCinema Brings the Magic of Movies to Hospital Patients and Families
MediCinema is a non-profit organization that aims to improve the well-being and quality of life of patients and their families in hospitals and other healthcare settings by bringing the magic of cinema to them. Read more
Apr 24, 2023
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Dorothy Arzner: The Only Female Director of the Golden Age
Film studies educators should include Dorothy Arzner as an example of a woman who had the courage to direct films in a male-dominated industry and provide new themes not commonly seen on the big screen. Read more
Apr 21, 2023
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Kanopy's Earth Day Films: A Tool for Environmental Literacy and Social Change
The perfect place to find a range of environmental documentaries is the streaming service, Kanopy. Whether you are a librarian, educator, student, or library patron, there is something for everyone within Kanopy’s Earth Day Collection. Read more
Apr 14, 2023
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How to Hold a Movie Night Fundraiser for Your School or Community
From supporting extracurricular activities to funding community projects, movie night fundraisers provide a fun and engaging way for people to come together and support a common goal through the public screening of a film. Read more
Apr 12, 2023
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Movies That Will Inspire You to Read
If you are a teacher, consider hosting a public screening of these films to encourage your students to read. When students watch these films, they'll see the excitement these young protagonists have with every page they turn. Read more
Apr 10, 2023
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Global Environmental Justice: An Award-Winning Educational Documentary Collection
In this interview, Video Librarian talks to Gary Marcuse, the Project Director of the Global Environmental Justice Project and Collection. The collection provides 48 educational documentaries to academic libraries. Read more
Apr 5, 2023
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The Last of Us: Gender in a Post-Apocalyptic World
The Last of Us and other post-apocalyptic narratives ask: if gender is a social construct (as argued not only by feminist theory but by the World Health Organization) what happens when society as we know it collapses? Read more
Apr 4, 2023
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Now and Forever: The Importance of Judy Blume
A new documentary Judy Blume Forever celebrates the author’s dogged commitment to publishing that is not stymied by censorship. Video Librarian hopes that the release of this documentary is only the beginning of a flourishing appreciation of Blume. Read more
Apr 3, 2023
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Using Film to Teach Ethics in the Classroom
By taking advantage of educational film resources, you will inspire your students on how ethics exist in several movies. Educators can present these films in a public or classroom screening and encourage a discussion amongst their students. Read more
Mar 13, 2023
Best Narrative Films of 2022
Video Librarian’s list of Best Narrative Films of 2022 ranks our best-reviewed films from the past year. These titles would be welcome additions to a number of university or library programming events. Read more
Mar 4, 2023
Best Documentaries of 2022
Video Librarian’s list of Best Documentaries of 2022 ranks our highest rated documentaries from the past year. These titles would be excellent additions at your library or university for a range of different screening programs. Read more
Feb 27, 2023
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Educational Documentaries for the Science and Technology Classroom
Films can be a valuable addition to a teaching curriculum. There are many notable films from various distributors to teach science and technology concepts that are found on Video Librarian's robust discover page. Read more
Feb 23, 2023
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80 Years of Casablanca
Instructors teaching with film can use Casablanca to explore World War II history and the importance of embracing the past no matter how tough it is. Library patrons can find Casablanca resting on the classic film shelves. Read more
Feb 20, 2023
10 Movies Every Film Student Should See
Video Librarian has compiled a list of films that have had a significant impact on the art of filmmaking. Film professors should add these underappreciated titles to their film studies syllabus for the classroom. Read more
Feb 20, 2023
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How to Host a Film Screening at a Museum
Hosting your film screening at a museum is an amazing way to bring art to life. You will need to secure public performance rights in order to screen your film of choice. Whatever your organization, there are countless themes you can do. Read more
Feb 14, 2023
