I came across this page recently -- it's part of the UT Copyright page,
which is often cited as a source for copyright information:

http://www.utsystem.edu/OGC/IntellectualProperty/mono3.htm

Even though showing movies is commonly done, it does appear to violate
copyright.  I'd be interested in seeing if other people/institutions
have a different take on the matter, so please respond to the list.

The issue of movie copyright was raised on this list a couple of months
ago and people were directed to www.swank.com to learn more about
getting performance rights.

Anne

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Anne M. Baker, Archivist
Southwest Missouri State University
Duane G. Meyer Library
901 S National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65804

Phone:(417) 836-4298    FAX:(417) 836-4764
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http://library.smsu.edu/Meyer/SpecColl/spcindex.htm

> -----Original Message-----
> 
> If we are a not-for-profit organization and show a movie to the
general
> public as a part of an educational program, are we breaking any
> copyright laws?  We don't charge an entrance fee to the museum or a
fee
> for viewing the movie.  What is anyone's experience with this? Do we
> need to approach the copyright holder? Does anyone know the "official"
> rules or legal repercussions on this?

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