Many of you are already familiar with Kanopy, our popular streaming video platform, and its magnificent collection of award-winning feature films and documentaries. But how many of you know that we have another great resource to check when you’re in the mood for a movie at the end of a long day?
Introducing Swank Digital Campus
I’m talking about Swank Digital Campus, which you can find on the library’s A-Z List of Databases. I like to think of Swank as a year-round film festival, programmed by your ACC professors. In fact, that personal touch is what sets Swank apart. All of the movies added to Swank were hand-selected by ACC faculty for their courses and syllabi. These are films they want their students to view, study, analyze, and appreciate. Since many of these films were selected for ACC cinema courses in the Radio Television Film department, they also tend to be major works by Hollywood studios and distributors, both classic and contemporary, movies that stand the test of time.
Current Highlights
The Swank collection is relatively small, with just over a hundred titles right now, so a quick browse will reveal plenty of highlights. But I can also get you started with some recommendations. To view any of the films listed below, follow the link to the catalog, click “View Now,” and log in with your eID and password when prompted.
Black American Cinema
Classic Movies
Cult Films
Streaming Swank
To make your virtual movie-going experience even better, you can download the Swank Media Player app for iOS or Android mobile devices, or even Chromecast or AirPlay to a smart TV.
Let’s face it, sometimes finding a great movie to unwind with can make everything feel a little better. Swank supports ACC classes, but it also supports you.
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