Popular Family Movies on Kanopy - Page 15

Champagne

1996

Champagne

1996
The true story of a young teenage girl whose mother is incarcerated for murder. Living in a Catholic Children's home run by an order of nuns, she provides poignant commentary about her mother, her own situation and her outlook for the future.
Do Unto Otters

2008

Do Unto Otters

2008
When the Otters move in next door to Mr. Rabbit, he does not know how to act with them. This is the story that highlights how to be a good neighbor and friend - just simply follow the Golden Rule!
Emily's First 100 Days of School

2006

Emily's First 100 Days of School

2006
School begins, and one day at a time, Emily and her new classmates learn new ideas, expand their world, and grow closer together.
The Pot That Juan Built

2004

The Pot That Juan Built

2004
Juan Quezada, one of Mexico's most famous potters, used his creative gifts to transform his impoverished village of laborers into a thriving artists community. Learn about his life and work through glowing artwork and poetic language.
Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla

2015

Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla

2015
Ivan the Gorilla was brought from Africa to a Tacoma, Washington mall to attract shoppers. Eventually, after public outcry, Ivan was moved to a Zoo in Atlanta. From the Congo to America, and from a local business attraction to a national symbol of animal welfare, Ivan the Shopping Mall Gorilla traveled an astonishing distance in miles and in impact. This is the true story and includes photographs and facts.
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School

1990

Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School

1990
Worse than having your glove stolen, worse than Chinese water torture, even worse than the earth spinning off its axis and careening into Mars, your mom enrolls you in Marilyn Hotchkiss' program. Not only do we have to wear a tie and jacket, but you have to be polite... and dance... with girls! What Steve and Peter didn't know was that this was to become the biggest day in their lives, because, for the first time, they were about to like girls...
The Ultimate Goal

2017

The Ultimate Goal

2017
Follow the number 1 ranked youth soccer team in America as they play professional youth soccer teams in the UK before returning for their final tournament together for the National State Cup Champions.
The Amazing Bone

1987

The Amazing Bone

1987
A lonely pig named Pearl dawdles long enough in a field of dandelions to meet a bone who speaks to her.
The Scrambled States of America

2000

The Scrambled States of America

2000
Disenchanted with their fixed places on the map, the states swap spots in hopes that each can get to see a different part of the country and do something different for a change.
William: The Life, Works and Times of William Shakespeare

1973

William: The Life, Works and Times of William Shakespeare

1973
Special introducing William Shakespeare to young people through sketches, readings and music.
Otto Runs For President

2018

Otto Runs For President

2018
A short based on the popular children's book.
Me...Jane

2015

Me...Jane

2015
Patrick McDonnell tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. As the young Jane observes the natural world around her with wonder, she dreams of "a life living with and helping all animals," until one day she finds that her dream has come true.
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!

2003

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!

2003
You thought you knew the story of the “The Three Little Pigs”… You thought wrong. In this hysterical and clever fracture fairy tale picture book that twists point of view and perspective, young readers will finally hear the other side of the story of “The Three Little Pigs.”
Stick and Stone

2017

Stick and Stone

2017
When Stick rescues Stone from a prickly situation with a Pinecone, the pair becomes fast friends. But when Stick gets stuck, can Stone return the favor? With a subtle anti-bullying message even the young will understand, Stick and Stone have energy, emotion, and personality to spare and share a story of kindness and friendship that all will enjoy.
The Little Match Girl

1990

The Little Match Girl

1990
The Hans Christian Andersen classic is given present-day relevance and an upbeat ending in this story of Angela, a homeless child who sells matchsticks to survive.
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.
The Immigrant Experience: The Long Long Journey

1972

The Immigrant Experience: The Long Long Journey

1972
"A family of Polish immigrants has a difficult time adjusting to life in the United States. The story centers on the son, named Janek, who has trouble fitting in at school and with his family."
Abe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln

2016

Abe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln

2016
From the time he was a young boy roaming the forests of the unsettled Midwest, Abraham Lincoln knew in his heart that slavery was deeply wrong. The passion for humanity that defined Lincoln's life shines through in this portrait of a truly great American president.
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.
Shoelaces

2016

Shoelaces

2016
An introverted boy attempts to overcome an early life obstacle, as he privately watches his young, divorced parents having a viscous argument.