June is Pride Month, and Kanopy’s Celebrate Pride Month collection offers a thoughtful lineup of films, documentaries, and stories exploring identity, creativity, friendship, family, and community. Whether you enjoy heartfelt coming-of-age stories, award-winning documentaries, indie favourites, or powerful performances, Kanopy’s curated collection makes it easy to discover something new from home—all free with your ORL library card.
Here are a few standout titles to add to your watchlist this month:
To Be Takei explores the life, career, and advocacy work of actor George Takei, best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek. Blending humour, personal history, and behind-the-scenes moments with his husband Brad, the documentary traces Takei’s journey from childhood incarceration in Japanese internment camps to becoming a prominent voice for equality and representation. Warm, thoughtful, and entertaining, the film offers an engaging portrait of a beloved cultural figure.
Set in 18th-century France, Portrait of a Lady on Fire follows Marianne, a painter commissioned to secretly create the wedding portrait of Héloïse, a reluctant bride-to-be. As the two women spend time together along the rugged Brittany coast, a powerful connection begins to grow during Héloïse’s final days of freedom. Beautifully filmed and emotionally layered, the movie explores art, memory, and forbidden love.
In I Saw the TV Glow, teenager Owen’s quiet suburban life begins to shift after discovering a mysterious late-night television show with a classmate. As the line between fiction and reality starts to blur, the film explores identity, isolation, and growing up through a surreal, atmospheric lens. Dreamlike and unsettling, it’s a striking modern psychological drama with strong emotional depth.
Queer Japan offers a vibrant and wide-ranging look at LGBTQ+ life in contemporary Japan through the voices of artists, activists, performers, and community members. Moving from major Pride celebrations to underground creative spaces, the documentary explores identity, self-expression, and the courage to live authentically. Colourful, energetic, and deeply personal, the film highlights the diversity of queer experiences across modern Japanese culture.
The Gospel According to André explores the remarkable life and career of fashion editor André Leon Talley, tracing his journey from the segregated American South to the centre of the international fashion world. Featuring interviews with influential designers, editors, and cultural figures, the documentary celebrates Talley’s creativity, influence, and larger-than-life personality. Stylish, insightful, and deeply personal, it offers a fascinating look at fashion, art, and cultural history.
Aimée & Jaguar is a powerful historical drama based on the true story of two women who fall in love in wartime Berlin during the Second World War. Set against the dangers and uncertainty of Nazi Germany, the film follows the relationship between Lilly Wust, a German mother, and Felice Schragenheim, a Jewish woman living in hiding. Emotional and deeply human, the movie explores love, risk, and resilience during one of history’s darkest periods.
About Kanopy
Kanopy offers thousands of films, documentaries, and educational titles you can stream on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or smart TV. No ads, no waitlists, and no subscription fees—just thoughtful entertainment and endless opportunities to explore new stories.
To access Kanopy, navigate to the Online Resources page. Select Kanopy and sign in using your library card number and PIN to begin streaming.
Each month, ORL patrons receive 15 Kanopy tickets to use for streaming. Most videos use between 1 and 5 tickets. For more information, please visit our Kanopy Help Page.
Happy streaming, and happy Pride Month from the ORL.
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