How to Cite a Video in MLA 9th edition

A film, a documentary, a TED Talk or a YouTube video.

Example in MLA 9th edition

Orlowski, Jeff. The Social Dilemma. Documentary. Exposure Labs, 2020.
In-text (Orlowski)

What MLA 9th edition includes

These are the details of the example above that the style prints, so they are the ones to collect for your own source.

  • Video Title
  • Director/Creator
  • Publisher
  • Date Released
  • Genre

Identify the director as the primary creator. The production company and release year are typically in opening or closing credits.

The formatting comes from the style's own file, so check the finer points against your guide. What to check by hand in MLA 9th edition.

A Video in other styles

APA 7th edition Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography) Harvard (Cite Them Right 12th edition) IEEE Vancouver

Other sources in MLA 9th edition

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