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Kanopy @kanopy.com · May 29

Welcome to a new era of Kanopy. Stream movies, shows, documentaries, and more for FREE through participating libraries and universities. Stream Smarter.

Access over 30,000 titles with no ads and no subscription fees. Start watching today at www.kanopy.com/category/9513.
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Kanopy @kanopy.com · 4h

To conclude Hispanic Heritage Month we're sharing a collection curated by the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts. These films offer a compelling lens into identity, history, and culture. Stream today at kanopy.com.

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A Collection Curated by the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts for Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Kanopy’s vibrant new collection curated in partnership with the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts. This powerful lineup showcases the richness of Latinx ...

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Kanopy @kanopy.com · 23h

Fall is here. time to start dressing like this.

Watch NOSFERATU (1922) for free on Kanopy without ads or subscriptions through participating libraries and universities at https://bit.ly/42D6NWG.

Image of a person in a pointed hat and cloak, holding a reigns of carriage, with text overlay stating 'fall is here, time to start dressing like this.' Image shared by Kanopy.

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Kanopy @kanopy.com · 2d

What is your favorite horror film sequel? The original established the franchise, but tell us the sequel you think deserves more recognition.

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Kanopy @kanopy.com · 2d

We’re still thinking about Diane Keaton — her films, her spirit, and the singular charm she brought to every role.

See our tribute collection at www.kanopy.com/category/1886.

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Kanopy @kanopy.com · 3d

DR. STRANGELOVE: OR HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB (1964) In this classic by director Stanley Kubrick, the U.S. President works with the Soviet premier in a desperate effort to save the world from a nuclear disaster. Watch for free at https://bit.ly/42C3WgF.

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Kanopy @kanopy.com · 4d

New to Kanopy! Add these five films to your watchlist 🎥

Go to www.kanopy.com to get started today. All you need is a card from a participating library. Titles availability varies by country and library.

Promotional banner for Kanopy showcasing a selection of films: 'Ghosts Series' by BBC, 'Under the Skin' featuring Scarlett Johansson, 'Judy', and 'When Fall is Coming'.

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Kanopy @kanopy.com · 4d

Suit up for our Cult Films on Kanopy collection. See Ro-Man contend with the last remaining humans on Earth in the classic ROBOT MONSTER (1953), featuring a memorable figure in an ape costume and a diving helmet.
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Kanopy @kanopy.com · 5d

Check out the latest episode of The Film Library: A Kanopy Podcast where hosts Kristy and Jeff discuss some horrific highlights from Kanopy's Fright Fest collection. See it now on YouTube or listen wherever podcasts are available.

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A Fright Fest for the Film-Obsessed: Kanopy’s Halloween Highlights

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Kanopy @kanopy.com · 6d

Check out Kanopy's Most-Watched Films of the Week for 10/9/2025! Go to Kanopy to watch these films and more. All you need is your library card.
Watch these and more at https://bit.ly/3Jcpx8x

Promotional graphic for Kanopy showing a list of the most-watched films of the week of October 9th. Featured films include titles like "Lee Troysee", "Bonjour Bissoyse (2023)", "The Anatomy of a Murder", and others. The background includes dramatic visuals with a silhouette standing in a misty, desolate landscape.

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Kanopy @kanopy.com · 7d

What do you consider to be the most beautifully shot horror film of all time? Tell us a horror film to see for the cinematography.

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Kanopy @kanopy.com · 7d

Fall is here, time to start dressing like this.

Watch A24's SLICE (2018) starring Zazie Beetz for free on Kanopy at https://bit.ly/3VjVaj5.

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Kanopy @kanopy.com · 9d

Check out these #spooky selections coming this #October! 🎃

Watch these and MUCH more for free through participating libraries and universities at https://bit.ly/4nyOTg6.

Promotional image for Kanopy's new releases this month, featuring a close-up of a person's face with striking blue eyes, and a list of movie titles and their release dates in October.

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Kanopy @kanopy.com · 10d

Staff Pick of the Week:

BANNED TOGETHER (2024) This documentary pulls back the curtain on two of the most controversial issues in America today: book bans and curriculum censorship in public schools.

Watch at https://bit.ly/476WP28.

Available: 🇺🇸|🇨🇦|🇦🇺|🇬🇧

Promotional poster for the 2024 documentary 'Banned Together: The Fight Against Censorship,' directed by Kate Way and featuring Claire Bennett, Millie Bennettsabella, and Troy Brazoban. The poster includes three individuals standing confidently in front of a classical building, highlighted as a Staff Pick from Kanopy.

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Kanopy @kanopy.com · 11d

New to Kanopy! Add these five films to your watchlist 🎥

Go to www.kanopy.com to get started today. All you need is a card from a participating library. Titles shown Available: 🇺🇸.

Kanopy @kanopy.com · 11d

Some of the titles in our #CultFilmsonKanopy collection bite back. Sink your teeth into BLACULA (1972). Released from his coffin, Mamuwalde emerges as "BLACULA," strollin' the streets of L.A. on a quest for human blood! Go to https://bit.ly/473JK9U.

Available: 🇺🇸|🇨🇦 Access may vary by library.

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Kanopy @kanopy.com · 11d

It was a rough week, right?

Watch CUCKOO (2024) from #Neon starring Hunter Schafer, Dan Stevens and Astrid Bergès Frisbey for free on Kanopy at https://bit.ly/484FgRq.

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Kanopy @kanopy.com · 12d

This Halloween season, spend some time with the Masters of Horror. These are directors who have defined and redefined the genre over the past century. See their films today on Kanopy and tell us your favorite filmmaker.

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Masters of Horror

This Halloween season, spend some time with the Masters of Horror. This list features directors who have left their mark on or have redefined the genre over the past century.

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Kanopy @kanopy.com · 13d

Check out Kanopy's Most-Watched Films of the Week for 10/2/2025! Go to Kanopy to watch these films and more. All you need is your library card.

Watch these and more at https://bit.ly/3Jcpx8x

Promotional graphic for Kanopy featuring a list of the most-watched films of the week of October 2nd, 2023. The background includes images of scenes from various movies.

Kanopy @kanopy.com · 13d

What's the best rainy movies?

See your favorite in our collection at https://bit.ly/3Jcpx8x.

Graphic featuring a silhouette holding an umbrella in the rain, with the text 'best rainy movies?' overlaid in bold white letters, for Kanopy.

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Kanopy @kanopy.com · 13d

RIP Jane Goodall — pioneering primatologist, chimpanzee expert, and the subject of countless documentaries that inspired generations.

Jane Goodall standing in a forest, looking upwards, with binoculars hanging around neck. Image from Jane's Journey (2010).

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Kanopy @kanopy.com · 13d

Scream season starts now 👻 Dive into Kanopy’s Fright Fest—where cult classics, creepy thrillers, and horror hits await. Stream if you dare at https://bit.ly/4oODtpx

#KanopyFrightFest #HorrorMarathon

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Kanopy @kanopy.com · 15d

WFH vibe.

Watch THE OUTSIDE STORY (2021) starring Brian Tyree Henry and Sunita Mani on Kanopy for free without ads or subscriptions through participating libraries and universities at https://bit.ly/47z7pQj.

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Kanopy @kanopy.com · 16d

Dive into the endlessly creative world of animated movies. From eerie stop-motion nightmares to hand-drawn Irish folklore, and even a classic that defined childhoods, this episode of The Film Library: A Kanopy Podcast proves animation isn’t just for kids.

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Cartoons, Clay, and Chaos: Exploring the Magic of Animation on Kanopy

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Kanopy @kanopy.com · 17d

Staff Pick of the Week:

ALL IS LOST (2013) With no other actors, Robert Redford delivers a tour-de-force performance - raw, physical, and deeply affecting - as he battles brutal storms, navigational failure, and the creeping inevitability of isolation. Watch at https://bit.ly/46pfNkv Available: 🇺🇸|🇨🇦

Promotional image for the film "All Is Lost," featuring Robert Redford in a rough sea, handling the sail of a small boat, overlayed with the movie title and a 'Staff Pick' label from Kanopy.

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Kanopy @kanopy.com · 17d

New to Kanopy! Add these five films to your watchlist at https://bit.ly/3Jcpx8x 🎥

ANOMALISA (2015) Available: 🇺🇸
BROTHERS (2009) Available: 🇺🇸
THE BIRDCAGE (1996) Available: 🇺🇸|🇨🇦
A ROYAL NIGHT OUT (2015) Available: 🇺🇸
LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX: S1 (2012) Available: 🇺🇸|🇨🇦|🇦🇺|🇬🇧

*Access may vary by library.

Banner image for Kanopy featuring movie posters titled 'Anomalisa,' 'Brothers,' 'The Birdcage,' 'A Royal Night Out,' and 'Last Tango in Halifax.'

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