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World-class documentaries, award-winning educational films, and helpful instructional videos on every known subject.
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Unlimited access to thousands of great movies, documentaries and series for free with your library card.
Kanopy
On-demand streaming video service with a large collection of award-winning independent, international and classic films, and documentaries.
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Thousands of videos & interactive games - Sesame St, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, Franklin the Turtle, Berenstain Bears, & Arthur.
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Recent necrology, March 2026
Some well-known people who have died recently including Herbs member, Dilworth Karaka; author, Len Deighton; and artist, Philip Trusttum.
The World of Sound With Hammond Peek
May 7th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Local double-Oscar winner Hammond Peek talks about his prestigious sound recording career in the New Zealand film industry.
Nebula Award finalists
The best in Sci-fi and Fantasy, including Young Adult titles and movies, as decided by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
Recent necrology, February 2026
Some well-known people who have died recently including actors, Robert Duvall, Eric Dane, and James Van der Beek.
Recent necrology, March 2026
Some well-known people who have died recently including Herbs member, Dilworth Karaka; author, Len Deighton; and artist, Philip Trusttum.
The World of Sound With Hammond Peek
May 7th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Local double-Oscar winner Hammond Peek talks about his prestigious sound recording career in the New Zealand film industry.
Nebula Award finalists
The best in Sci-fi and Fantasy, including Young Adult titles and movies, as decided by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
Recent necrology, February 2026
Some well-known people who have died recently including actors, Robert Duvall, Eric Dane, and James Van der Beek.
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See also:
- Christchurch movie theatres - heritage images
- New Zealand on Screen - Hundreds of clips from New Zealand films and television available to watch for free. Includes some full length movies and episodes of television series.
- Canterbury Film Society - Non-profit incorporated society that aims to screen interesting films (foreign films in particular).
- New Zealand International Film Festival - New Zealand’s popular Film Festival visits Christchurch in winter.
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Canterbury Stories: Local film
Heritage images of Cantabrians behind and in front of the camera.
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