A+E Networks announced a partnership with free streaming service Kanopy to add select docuseries from A&E and History. This agreement will make historical documentaries and specials from A+E Networks available on the Kanopy platform in the US, Canada, U.K., Australia and New Zealand
“Kanopy continuously strives to present its users with valuable and enriching content to not only entertain, but encourage educational growth,” said Kevin Sayar, CEO of Kanopy. “A true leader in historical, educational and thought-provoking titles, our deal with A+E Networks allows us to truly transcend in the digital streaming space and offer users an exceptional level of content.”
“A+E Networks hosts valuable legacy docuseries which appeal to academic explorers and enhance curriculum,” said Mark Garner, EVP Global Content Sales & Business Development, A+E Networks. “We’re excited to pair our premium library content with Kanopy’s cutting edge educational platform to expand reach to new audiences who value high-quality educational content.”
New titles being added to Kanopy’s wide library of existing educational content include HISTORY’s eight-hour series Roots, the six-hour miniseries Washington, Presidents at War, and A&E Indie Films’ Oscar And BAFTA-winning documentary Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl).