{"id":1471,"date":"2021-02-20T16:17:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-20T21:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.library.mcgill.ca\/hsslibrary\/?p=1471"},"modified":"2021-03-08T08:33:52","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T13:33:52","slug":"mcgill-films-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.library.mcgill.ca\/hsslibrary\/mcgill-films-101\/","title":{"rendered":"McGill Films 101"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Why procrastinate with Netflix when McGill offers 7 other streaming services for you<\/strong>! Here is a guide with tips on how to navigate the wonderful world of film and documentaries available to students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Audio and Visual Materials<\/span> <\/a>guide is your first stop to accessing these services. You can also check out the Self-Isolation Care Package Films<\/span><\/a> page <\/span>for some top picks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a super easy login, just have your McGill username and password on hand when prompted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FILM ON DEMAND: <\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AVON (Academic Video Online):<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The collection tab separates the content by academic focus and there\u2019s plenty to choose from. This service is perfect for finding a great documentary or an interesting source for a paper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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KANOPY: <\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A gem! This platform has many documentaries and films to teach you a little something about the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CRITERION ON-DEMAND: <\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you need a VPN to login it is well worth it! McGill IT* has the easy steps here<\/span><\/a>.<\/a> <\/span>Once you\u2019re 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*<\/strong>If you’re stuck you can reach the IT Service desk<\/span><\/a> <\/span>who will guide you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA (NFB): <\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Film Board of Canada has thousands of titles if you\u2019d like to watch wonderful stories but don\u2019t have that much time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CANCORE: <\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support independent filmmakers with Cancore! Enjoy a wide access of Canadian films including resources relevant to First Nations, M\u00e9tis, and Inuit Studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DRAMA ONLINE: <\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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HAPPY STREAMING!<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions, feel free to email hssl.library@mcgill.ca<\/a> for additional help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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