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National Film Board Of Canada

The NFB is recognized as one of the world’s great creative laboratories. As Canada’s public producer and distributor, it produces and distributes distinctive, relevant and innovative audiovisual productions. NFB productions offer special insight into the diversity and vitality of Canadian culture and are an essential part of Canada’s national cultural heritage. NFB creators continue to break new ground in both form and content, in documentary and animated films, pioneering interactive works, including virtual reality projects and mobile content, and immersive, participatory experiences. Since its founding in 1939, the NFB has created over 13,000 productions and won over 5,000 awards, including 18 Canadian Screen Awards, 12 Oscars, 17 Webbys and more than 90 Genies. The NFB is committed to making its films accessible to people who are blind, visually impaired or hearing impaired.

Close up of an orange, white, and black tiger laying down. Caption: (narrator) This is charger, Brabaricha's dad --
23 minutes 32 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Two rhinos facing each other with heads lowered, in a clearing surrounded by trees. Caption: or to defend themselves and their young.
23 minutes 31 seconds
Grade Level: 5 - 12
The upper body of a chimpanzee visible in between the trees. Caption: There's also big trouble in store for the chimpanzees.
23 minutes 28 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 12
Color illustration of a senior man wearing suspenders standing across from a boy in red cap with another boy laying on the ground at his feet inside a bank. Caption. And I'm here to open an account.
6 minutes 59 seconds
Grade Level: K - 3
Close up of a monkey suspended in air. Caption: in their lifestyles and what they eat,
23 minutes 28 seconds
Grade Level: 5 - 12
Elephants in the wild. One has a large amount of plant matter held in its trunk. Caption: (Poole) The trunk is an amazing appendage,
23 minutes 28 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Group of Chinese people viewing the terracotta army under a wooden pavilion. Caption. It would have to be a grave unlike any other.
39 minutes 39 seconds
Grade Level: 8 - 12
Cartoon image of a Chinese man with a stick carrying a bundle. Another character bows in front of the man. Caption. He had enough money for a steamship ticket.
7 minutes 7 seconds
Grade Level: K - 4
Drawing of an overhead view of multi-story apartment roofs. Roof in center has a large hole with cracks extending outward. Caption. My parents decided we had to find a safer place to live.
6 minutes 41 seconds
Grade Level: K - 3
A sea turtle swimming in the water. Caption: but from the moment he saw his first green sea turtle
23 minutes 30 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 10
Illustration of a woman squinting and sticking her tongue out as she uses an instant camera to photograph her friend, who raises her hands and appears nervous as if she does not know how to pose for a photo.
The Great List of Everything
Episode 1
2 minutes 8 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
People wearing hospital gowns and masks holding a newborn baby. Caption: Congratulations.
39 minutes 59 seconds
Grade Level: PT/TT
A rhino walking through a field of grass. Caption: They'll mosey on back into the shade
23 minutes 28 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 11
Close up of a young koala bear holding on to a larger furry body. Caption: Eventually, the youngster starts to explore.
23 minutes 36 seconds
Grade Level: 5 - 10
Teenage boy staring seriously at a teenage girl, speaking. Caption. What did you just say to me?
19 minutes 42 seconds
Grade Level: 12
A deer-like animal with a pair of sharp horns. Caption: a system of ruthless checks and balances,
23 minutes 33 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Cartoon image of a Chinese man in elaborate royal blue robe with teal cuffs and collar. An emblem of a sun setting into the ocean is on robe front. He is seated in an ornate wooden chair. Caption. I will present it to the emperor in China.
7 minutes 4 seconds
Grade Level: K - 4
Sea otter swimming on its back. Caption: because of their specialized diet and fur --
23 minutes 28 seconds
Grade Level: 5 - 12
Three beluga whales swimming under water. Caption: Their flippers are used for steering,
23 minutes 30 seconds
Grade Level: 5 - 12
Closeup of a large black tarantula with orange hairs. Caption: (narrator) Tarantulas aren't everyone's idea of a perfect pet.
23 minutes 49 seconds
Grade Level: 5 - 12
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