Popular Animation Movies on Kanopy - Page 17

Breaking Bread

2021

Breaking Bread

2021
A question of what it means to love as a God-fearing queer.
I'm Brave!

2015

I'm Brave!

2015
He's a big red engine with a siren, a horn, a tank full of water, and a whole lotta hose! He's a good-lookin' fire truck — and he's brave, too — but when the alarm sounds, he's gotta drive through smoke and heat, straight to a blazing fire!
Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa

2003

Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa

2003
Told in the voice of a cool cat named Scat, this dramatic story tells how Ella got her sound on the way to a most remarkable and inspiring career.
In the Month of Kislev

1994

In the Month of Kislev

1994
A wealthy arrogant merchant learns the true meaning of Hanukkah when he takes the family of a poor peddler to court for savoring the smell of his wife's pancakes from outside their window.
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs

2015

Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs

2015
Once upon a time, there were three hungry Dinosaurs: Papa Dinosaur, Mama Dinosaur...and a Dinosaur who happened to be visiting from Norway. One day - for no particular reason - they decided to tidy up their house, make the beds, and prepare pudding of varying temperatures. And then - for no particular reason - they decided to go...someplace else. They are definitely not setting a trap for some succulent, unsupervised little girl.
Prince of the Nile: The Story of Moses

2001

Prince of the Nile: The Story of Moses

2001
Moses, a Hebrew baby, is found amongst the bulrushes by the Pharaoh's daughter. Aaron, Moses stepbrother, resents Moses who grows up the more sensible and likeable of the two and who was always the favourite of their grandfather, the Pharaoh. When Moses is given the task of leading his people to the promised land by his God, he creates havoc and brings plagues on the Pharaoh and the Egyptians who try to thwart his progress.
In the Small, Small Pond

2001

In the Small, Small Pond

2001
Spring is here in this cheerful introduction to the seasons. Frogs leap, tadpoles wriggle, geese waddle and minnows scatter. Young kids won't want to miss a single splash.
Hi! Fly Guy

2012

Hi! Fly Guy

2012
Buzz is searching for a smart animal to take to The Amazing Pet Show. He encounters a friendly fly who is more than happy to lend him a helping hand.
The Dark History of the Chinese Exclusion Act

2021

The Dark History of the Chinese Exclusion Act

2021
In 1882, the United States Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act, the law that restricted immigration based explicitly on nationality. In practice, the Act banned entry to anyone who was Chinese.
Chicken Little

1998

Chicken Little

1998
A classic story of Chicken Little and her bird-brained friends who think the sky is falling.
Officer Buckle and Gloria

1997

Officer Buckle and Gloria

1997
This is a story about a Police Officer who tries to get children to stay safe. No-one listens to him, but then he gets a police dog who listens to him.
The Deal

2015

The Deal

2015
Stop-motion animation on the arranging of marriages in 1950/60s set in the Eastern-Polish borderland. The script is based on a part of Mikołaj Smyk's diary, the director's grandfather. The biographical objects used in the animation, such as an authentic headscarf, Polish and Russian books, the copy of Mikołaj Smyk's diary and photographs help situate the story in its original environment.
Abina and the Important Men

2017

Abina and the Important Men

2017
Set against the backdrop of the Gold Coast of West Africa in 1876, "Abina and the Important Men" follows the harrowing true story of Abina Mansah, a young girl who is enslaved and struggles against the British colonial system that seeks to control trade and manipulate local customs for its own benefit. Despite the abolition of slavery, Abina finds herself trapped in a society where the trade in slaves, particularly children, persists under the guise of protectorate laws. After being sold and forced to marry against her will, Abina flees to seek her freedom and confronts the British legal system. Her battle for justice is a poignant narrative that exposes the hypocrisy of the colonial powers and the resilience of those who fought against their oppression. Told through stunning animation, the film is a compelling historical drama that delves into the complexity of freedom, colonialism, and the human spirit's unyielding desire for autonomy and dignity.
The Beauty

2020

The Beauty

2020
What if plastic could be integrated into sea life? Take a deep breath and dive into a world, where feelings of guilt dissolve amongst the mysterious depths of the ocean. A world where we encounter bizarre creatures and discover eerily beautiful landscapes. Unfortunately, our air doesn’t last forever and we have to realize that nature alone can't solve this issue.
Apples and Oranges

2003

Apples and Oranges

2003
Apples and Oranges is designed to raise children's awareness of the harmful effects of homophobia and gender-related name calling, intolerance, stereotyping and bullying. In the course of a lively in-class discussion among elementary students and an equity educator, children's paintings magically dissolve into two short animated stories. In Anta's Revenge, Anta finds out that creativity--not revenge--is the best way to deal with a school bully who makes fun of her for having two moms. Defying Gravity tells the story of Habib and Jeroux, two skateboarding friends whose relationship comes to a screeching halt when one of them finds out the other is gay.
Players In Pigtails

2004

Players In Pigtails

2004
Katie Casey was baseball mad. Had the fever and had it bad. A story that celebrates a brave girl's love of the game as she works to become a player in the first-ever All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
The Talking Eggs

1993

The Talking Eggs

1993
When a young girl named Selina befriends a mystical elderly woman, magical things happen - not the least of which is the surprise of three talking eggs. When her selfish brother Wade gets involved, he's in for some surprises too, but of a different kind.
Star Stuff: Carl Sagan and the Mysteries of the Cosmos

2016

Star Stuff: Carl Sagan and the Mysteries of the Cosmos

2016
For every child who has ever looked up at the stars and asked, 'What are they?' comes the story of a curious boy who never stopped wondering.
Extravagantly Ordinary Night

2020

Extravagantly Ordinary Night

2020
Her bright world became dark after losing sight. One day, She met him, the person she had loved when she still could see…During the short conversation, she could feel the temperature, smell, vision and state of mind, in this extravagantly ordinary night.
Cornstalk

2020

Cornstalk

2020
This is a story about a princess who has such a difficult life because of her enormous height. In an attempt to marry his daughter, the king throws a ball. But in horror, all the suitors scatter. Despair and chance lead the old lady to where she finds her happiness.