• Film Lending Library (Free to Educators)

The Lending Library of the Pare Lorentz Film Center makes audiovisual resources on the Roosevelt era available to educators at no charge. Holdings include archival film footage from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library’s collection, documentaries on the Roosevelts and related topics, newsreels of the 1930s–40s, government film productions, and Hollywood feature films of the period. The Film Center’s own educational productions, as well as the films of Pare Lorentz and audio recordings, are also available. Most films are available in DVD format and may be borrowed for classroom use for up to three weeks. Click HERE to Browse the Library.

• Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum

The Pare Lorentz Film Center Lending Library offers, free to educators, access to more than 200 films. They range from historical newsreels, documentaries and independent productions about the Roosevelt era, to material produced by the Pare Lorentz Film Center.

Most are available in DVD format and may be borrowed for classroom use for up to three weeks. Use the lending library portion of this website to:

• Browse the entire collection
• Search the collection list by title, category, year, or keywords to search for specific films
• Order films by adding them to an order and completing the checkout process

Note:

To order a film, begin by registering and creating a login.