Why procrastinate with Netflix when McGill offers 7 other streaming services for you! Here is a guide with tips on how to navigate the wonderful world of film and documentaries available to students.
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The Audio and Visual Materials guide is your first stop to accessing these services. You can also check out the Self-Isolation Care Package Films page for some top picks.
For a super easy login, just have your McGill username and password on hand when prompted.
This service is mostly focused on documentaries and has a variety of topics to choose from! If you want to dive deeper on a topic you learned in class, or simply get some trivia facts this is for you.
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The collection tab separates the content by academic focus and there’s plenty to choose from. This service is perfect for finding a great documentary or an interesting source for a paper.
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A gem! This platform has many documentaries and films to teach you a little something about the world.
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While you need a VPN to login it is well worth it! McGill IT* has the easy steps here. Once you’re connected to the McGill Server you can access the platform as normal with your McGill credentials. Criterion-on-demand has award-winning films and cult-classics, you are guaranteed to find a movie you’ll enjoy.
*If you’re stuck you can reach the IT Service desk who will guide you!
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NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA (NFB):
The National Film Board of Canada has thousands of titles if you’d like to watch wonderful stories but don’t have that much time.
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Support independent filmmakers with Cancore! Enjoy a wide access of Canadian films including resources relevant to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies.
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This one is for all the theatre kids. Filmed performances of plays include the National Theatre, London; at the Globe Theatre; and Shakespeare’s history plays. In order to access the video recordings, be sure to click the video box!
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HAPPY STREAMING!
If you have any questions, feel free to email hssl.library@mcgill.ca for additional help.