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  MLA Format: Films or Videotapes

If you wish to cite a film or videotape, use the following format:

Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree. Dir. Al Smith. With Winnie the Pooh and Piglet. Walt Disney Home Video, 1985.

Begin with the title, which should be underlined, followed by the director's name. Then, include any additional information that you find relevant, such as the names of lead actors. End with the distributor and year, separated by a comma.

For additional information, please see the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (6th edition) and the MLA style website.

 

 
 

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