Feature Film & Cinema Studies

Feature film is among the most studied video content in existence. So it's no surprise that the social and cultural impact of film on society is now a major area of study. Explore premium films from every era and from across the globe with Alexander Street's feature film collections. Laugh silently with Charlie Chaplin, read critical assessments of Citizen Kane, and delve into societal subcultures with Gus Van Sant.

Alexander Street film databases are perfect for patrons interested in:

The social and cultural impact of film
Information on the history of film globally, allowing for comparative study
Thought-provoking resources on the relationship between world events and film
Critical analysis of the world’s top filmmakers and their body of work

This unique content supports university and college level courses not only in Film Studies, but Language and Literature, Communications/Media, World History, English, Sociology, Linguistics, Cultural Studies, Gender Studies, Anthropology, and Psychology.

Featured collections include:

Our DDA: Feature Films custom profile provides access to 2,500+ feature films including Sony Pictures Classics*, Milestone Films** (exclusive to Alexander Street), First Run Features, Music Box Films, Oscilloscope, Passion River, Cinema Libre, Gravitas Ventures, Mexican Film Institute, silent films, world cinema titles, and more. Learn more about the DDA program here.
Film Scripts Online Series makes available accurate and authorized versions of copyrighted screenplays. Now film scholars can compare the writer’s vision with the producer’s and director’s interpretations from page to screen.
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