Research Guides: Middle Eastern Studies and Middle Eastern Languages: Film and video

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All video and film sources at Carleton Library
This guide offers access to various streaming platforms held at the Carleton Library, physical film collections, and guidance on how to access films in different languages.

Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
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(Searches through citations, subject indexing, and transcripts)
A large collection of streaming videos covering all academic disciplines.
Academic Video Online This link opens in a new window
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A comprehensive streaming video collection including documentaries, newsreels, theater, musical performances, and much more from across the disciplines.
Kanopy This link opens in a new window
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A streaming video platform of current and classic documentaries and feature films.
Docuseek Complete Collection This link opens in a new window
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Independently made documentary films focusing primarily on global health, environmental, and socio-economic issues.
Ethnographic Video Online This link opens in a new window
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(Searches through citations, subject indexing, and transcripts)
Access to streaming videos along with transcripts useful for ethnographic research.

The Vore This link opens in a new window
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A selection of Free Middle East & Arabic movies & tv series online with English subtitles. Watch these free Arabic public domain movies & series or legally available films via Snagfilms, Hulu or Youtube.
Watanflix This link opens in a new window
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Platform to watch exclusive Arab series in a high quality for free.