Put Netflix on pause and sample something different. Not your usual streaming service, Kanopy provides a plethora of meaningful film and television.
“The films that truly resonate with us do more than just entertain. They inspire us, enrich us, and challenge our perspectives. Film can bridge cultural boundaries and bring people together.”
Kanopy is a video-streaming platform with thoughtful entertainment and thought-provoking films. You can stream to your preferred device with no fees and no commercials.
It’s a great place to find independent films, Australian cinema, documentaries, and world cinema. You can even learn a new skill with access to The Great Courses.
You won’t find these titles on any other platform.
Kanopy includes curated film collections such as:
Human Rights
Global Studies
Issues in Education
Race, Ethnicity & Identity
The First Australians
Gender Representation in Media
Media Studies
Gender Studies
Film Studies 101
Australian Documentary
Australian Cinema
Cinema of New Zealand
Biographies
It’s free for ACU staff and students, brought to you by ACU Library.
Start watching today and expand your worldview.
ACU Library proudly unveils the ACU Library Digital Collections, a vibrant online portal showcasing items from our curated collections, now accessible to all.
A planned network outage will take place on Melbourne Campus on Sunday 31 August from 8:30 am to 6 pm. As a result, some ACU systems across other campuses may also experience disruptions throughout th...
Manage your citations in a snap! EndNote 2025 is now available to download.
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Join us in the Melbourne Library at 2:30 pm on Thursday 21 August to hear artist and ACU fellowship scholar Rachel Anne Buch discuss her latest exhibition, Escaped Wonders.
Our librarians are here to help you navigate the puzzling issue of AI use in a changing world.
Wednesday 13 August is a public holiday in Brisbane. The library will be open but a planned network outage will take place from 12 noon - 4 pm. Read on for more details.
Discover our curated collection of resources honouring Saint Mary MacKillop, patron saint of Australian Catholic University.
We’ve made it quicker and easier for you to request a book or journal article outside of ACU Library’s collections.
The library is more than just a place to study. Dedicated and experienced staff are on hand to help you in your academic journey.
Welcome to ACU! Whether you’re settling into campus life or getting back into study habits, the library is the perfect place to start.
Lift installation works will take place in the Brisbane library (building 204) from Monday 7 July through to September 2025.
Experience a powerful celebration of culture, identity and storytelling at the NAIDOC Week Photography Exhibition in ACU's Brisbane Library, 2 August - 8 August.
Don't miss Escaped Wonders, ACU Library's exhibition of sculptures on display in Melbourne from 31 July to 22 August 2025.
Due to scheduled maintenance, ProQuest databases will be unavailable from 12 noon to 8 pm (AEST) on Sunday 10 August 2025.
Lift installation works will take place in the Brisbane library (building 204) from Monday 7 July through to September 2025.
If you’ve ever requested a book or journal article not held by the library, then you need to know about our recent changes to interlibrary loans.
It's national Privacy Awareness Week from 16-22 June 2025.
On 24 June 2025, ACU will transition to the new EBSCOhost. This will result in a new look and feel across some of our most popular databases including Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Business Source Comple...
An opportunity to conduct research on a historical collection of children’s books is available at Australian Catholic University’s St Patrick’s Campus in Melbourne.
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