Performance & Display of Copyrighted Works

Disclaimer

I am not a lawyer and this guide does not constitute legal advice. If you have legal questions, please contact a lawyer.
— Nana Owusu-Nkwantabisa
 

Classroom Showing of Media Materials

Films, videos, filmstrips, etc., whether purchased, rented or leased

May be shown in classrooms as part of the established curriculum.   May not be shown for recreational or entertainment without a non-theatrical-public-performance license.
Example: Borrowing the move The Patriot from the public library to show to a class as part of a discussion on the Revolutionary War.   Example: Borrowing the movie The Patriot from the public library to show to a class because the students did well on an exam and deserve a break.

Home-Use-Only and Rental-Store Videos

Shown to students in a face-to-face setting.

May be shown only in courses given for credit.

Must be shown only in classrooms or other locations devoted to instruction.

Must be legitimately-made copies.

  May not be shown for entertainment, recreation, or reward.
Example: See above.   Example: See above.