Groups who are interested in showing films or movies at meetings and events must comply with the Federal Copyright Act (Title 17 of the U.S. Code), which governs how copyrighted materials, such as movies, may be used. Neither the rental nor the purchase of a home video copy of a movie carries with it the right to show the movie outside the home. This legal requirement applies regardless of whether an admission fee is charged, whether the institution or organization is commercial or non-profit, or whether a federal or state agency is involved. To show a movie, your organization must purchase one of the “public performance” licenses HERE.