Sociology Research

Streaming video provider of Criterion Collection, Janus Films, and more. Kanopy's viewing platform makes it easy to watch, share and discuss films across our campus and at your own convenience.
PPR: If the film's description page has a PPR icon, public performance is allowed as long as the screening is on campus, no admission fee is charged, and there is no financial gain from the showing. The public may attend the showing. Films without a PPR icon may be used in class or by individuals only.

Contains thousands of streaming documentaries in the humanities, social sciences and sciences. For criminal justice, it contains films in the areas of criminal investigation, criminal justice system and sociology.
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PPR: "Film Platform" titles do not include public performance rights and are licensed for individual and classroom use only. For all other titles, public performance is allowed as long as no admission fee or donation is collected, the screening takes place on campus, attendees are authorized users (currently enrolled students, staff, faculty, and visiting scholars), and the screening is not advertised or promoted to the general public.