Celebrate Diverse Films this June
Kanopy offers 30,000 movie and TV titles in all genres. It focuses on critically acclaimed, foreign, educational and documentary films. VIRL cardholders have access to 10 views per month, plus unlimited Great Courses and Kanopy Kids content. Here are some films you may want to check out this June:
National Indigenous History Month
Where to look?
- Browse the Indigenous Studies section on Kanopy for Indigenous films from around the world.
- Check out nfb.ca for Canadian Indigenous Films
You Might Enjoy: The Road Forward (2017) (nfb.ca) A musical documentary interspersing interviews with Indigenous activists with songs sequences depicting the struggles and triumphs of Indigenous people.
Pride Month
Where to look:
- Try search keywords “LGBT” or “LGBTQ” or search film titles on Kanopy
- Browse LGBTQ Stories
You Might Enjoy: Born to Be (2020) A documentary about Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery and the life-changing effects of gender-affirming surgery.
Filipino Heritage Month
Where to look:
- Browse Subject: Filipino Cinema
- Search “Philippines” for films about the Philippines.
- Use language filters for materials in Filipino and Tagalog
You Might Enjoy: Jeepney (2014) A documentary about Jeepneys, intricately decorated WWII Jeeps that many Filipinos rely on for transportation.