A system, apparatus, and method are directed to providing and securely
viewing secure content. In one embodiment, a secure player provides
secure screening/previewing of secure content, such as a motion picture,
by a member of an awards organization. A content key is employed to
selectively encrypt at least a portion of a content stream. The content
key is encrypted with a screener key. The encrypted content key is
embedded into the secure content. The screener key is encrypted using
public/private key pair that is bound to the secure player. The secure
content may be distributed on a medium, such as a DVD, high definition
DVD, or over a network, or the like. The secure player is configured to
receive the medium, screener key, and a screener identity. The screener
identity and screener key are employed by the secure player to decrypt
and enable secure viewing of the content.