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BlogThe Black American Struggle Portrayed in Film
For my first blog post, I wanted to share movies that I thought delivered powerful messages, specifically in terms of black empowerment and black stories. The three movies I chose are in Media Services’ collection and will make you think critically and analytically about race and the history of racism that still persists today. Get […]
NewsHelp IU Archives Digitize the IDS
This article announces the 2025 IU Day campaign of digitizing the IDS.
BlogNature’s Rebirth: Films to Watch this Spring
Spring is a season of rejuvenation, a time when the world awakens from the cold winter months, and nature comes to life with vibrant colors and new life. As flowers bloom and trees regain their foliage, the themes of growth and transformation resonate deeply for many. This seasonal shift not only inspires us to embrace […]
NewsIUL Scholar: Putting in the effort
IU Libraries Undergraduate Scholar Devyn Thorton shares his experience of receiving this scholarship.
BlogWhy I Hate The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, and What You Should Watch Instead
As I am both an historian of the Holocaust and a certified hater, it seems fitting that my final blog post will be about a Holocaust film that I hate: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Directed by Mark Herman, the 2008 film and the 2006 novel on which it is based have become essential […]
Blog5 Musicals That Deserve Film Adaptations
It’s no secret that I am a big theatre nerd. Back in the spring of 2023, I wrote a blog post dissecting the relationship between film and theatre, and in that post, I discussed the ways in which film adaptations can benefit stage musicals. Unfortunately, movie adaptations of musicals have been in a bit of a rut […]
BlogThe Women’s Athletic Association: How Women Became Peers, Friends, and Groundbreaking Athletes
At the time of its conception, the W.A.A. was successful in terms of the number of women participating, and this level of participation was often the result of hard work, dedication, and initial acceptance by the Association. To be accepted to the W.A.A., undergraduate women had to make one team sponsored by the organization, whether […]- News
Podcast about Library-Published Book
Announcement that New Books Network has done a podcast/interview regarding Afterthought, a book by IU's Heather Akou and published by IU Libraries.
BlogDocumentary Spotlight: Films for Teaching, Research and Learning
Media Services would like to highlight these documentaries in March that are perfect for enriching teaching, research, and learning. Explore timely and impactful topics like And Still I Sing (Afghanistan, Women’s Rights), Breaking Three Hours: Trailblazing African American Women Marathoners (African American Women, Hall of Fame, Sports), Girls Town (Female Friendship, Sex Crimes), Sisi & […]
NewsPreserving “Hoosiers” in Anspaugh Collection
The IU Libraries Moving Image Archive holds the personal collection of filmmaker and IU alum David Anspaugh.