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How to Cite Sources in SBL and Format Papers: Motion Pictures/Videos

Motion Picture (in theater) - SBL - refer to Chicago Manual of Style, Turabian 9th edition - 17.10.3.1

Reference page

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Directed by Peter Jackson. 2003. USA: New Line Cinema. Film.

First Citation (footnotes)

1. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Directed by Peter Jackson. 2003. USA: New Line Cinema. Film.

Other Citations (footnotes)

3. Return of the King. Jackson. Film.

Video (DVD/VHS/?) - SBL - refer to Chicago Manual of Style, Turabian 9th edition - 17.10.3.1

Reference page

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Directed by Peter Jackson. 2003. USA: New Line Cinema, 2004. DVD.

First Citation (footnotes)

1. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Directed by Peter Jackson. 2003. USA: New Line Cinema, 2004. DVD.

Other Citations (footnotes)

3. Return of the King. Jackson. DVD

Video (online) [streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon] - SBL - refer to Chicago Manual of Style, Turabian 9th edition - 17.10.3.1

Reference page

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Directed by Peter Jackson. 2003. USA: New Line Cinema, 2005. http://dvd.netflix.com/. Web.

First Citation (footnotes)

1. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Directed by Peter Jackson. 2003. USA: New Line Cinema, 2005. http://dvd.netflix.com/. Web.

Other Citations (footnotes)

3. Return of the King. Jackson. Web.