Most, but not all, of our programs come with public performance rights. To check this, search for the program on films.com. If the program comes up, it means that we do have public performance rights for it. If no result is returned, then we do not have PPR for that particular program and the video should not be used for screenings.
A public performance is a non-theatrical performance of a program, without charge, outside the home to a gathering of people other than family members and or acquaintances. These gatherings are normally found in locations such as schools, libraries, and religious and civic institutions. Public performance rights also include closed-circuit transmission within a single building or on a single, geographically unified campus. The purpose of these public performances should be educational.
This does not include viewings of a film within a single classroom or independently by authorized users, which are always permitted.