Documentaries & Feature Films On-Demand!
- harrism199
- May 2
- 1 min read

Looking to watch enriching films and documentaries without ever leaving home? With your NVDPL library card, you can stream films with two on-demand services that open up learning, inspiration, and entertainment!
An on-demand streaming service with access to educational titles, documentaries, and theatrical releases - licensed from PBS, BBC, and Criterion. Learn more.
A Canadian streaming video-on-demand collection including documentaries, feature films, health information, access to content featuring Indigenous voices and issues, DIY projects, and nature documentaries. Learn more.
How to Get Started
Sign up or log in with your NVDPL library card.
Browse by category on Kanopy’s curated collections and Summa’s themed playlists make exploration easy.
Stream instantly on your TV, tablet, or smartphone; Kanopy even supports offline downloads.
Kanopy and Summa transform your living room into a global cinema or a virtual classroom—no subscription fee is required beyond your library membership. Happy streaming!