Whitman College has public performance rights for all the films contained in these streaming collections. This means they can be shown in class and at student events, and linked to in Canvas. If you are linking to films in Kanopy or Films on Demand it is best to use the permalink to the Sherlock (catalog) record for the film to ensure access. Note: if you are showing in class it is best to connect via an HDMI cord (and dongle if needed), rather than air play, as some of these services use DRM that shows a black screen over air play.
If you are a faculty member and looking to show a film in class, please send your request to Lindsay Tebeck (tebeckl@whitman.edu), our Collections Strategist Librarian. There are ways we can add films to our existing streaming collections. It is not guaranteed that we will be able to for all films. We also often request them for a specified amount of time (1 semester, 6 months, etc.) so please note when you plan on showing it and if you plan on using it multiple semesters.
Public Performance Rights are what allow you to legally show a movie in a public setting.
They are required for student club activities, film series, and any other type of public screening.
They are not required if it is in a classroom setting or for your own home viewing.
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