The gateway to the Library of Congress’ digital resources, users may search and view collections for free, from streaming video to audio recordings and still images. Collections span over several hundred years, and may be limited to specific subjects, time periods, and media format.

The Bill Moyers Foundation has made a significant number of his contributions to public television and media online for free access. Some of these shows are short clips while other series feature entire episodes of shows not available elsewhere. Includes the "Healing and the Mind" series in full.

With it's unparalleled collection of historical events and vast catalogue of changing social activity, British Pathé encompasses one of the world's most prodigious and fascinating documents of the modern age. From fashion to warfare and sport to travel, British Pathé is the definitive source for the 20th century in moving images. All 85,000 newsreels are now searchable and viewable on YouTube. This equates to 3,500 hours of filmed history. "Our YouTube channel includes some of the public's favourite clips, rare and amusing pieces to share and footage related to big days throughout the year." Clips are available for educational, non-commercial use and should be linked to or embedded for copyright compliance.

This free resource, provided in part by Indiana University and the University of Michigan, offers a wide range of ethnographic field video from cultures within the United States, as well as abroad. Each collection is accompanied by a description, as well as the field research performed. Additionally, author credentials and contact information are listed at the bottom of each entry.

This search engine allows a user to search thirty major footage providers for video resources spanning a wide range of topics, from science or music to film genre type, such as documentary or news. While some of the results returned may be fee-based, it is an excellent resource for basic research into the different types of media that may be available on a given topic.

A collaboration project including a variety of organizations and individuals from around the United States and world, the MIC documents and preserves moving image collections as part of the Library of Congress’ National Audio Visual Conservation Center. Users may search and view for free streaming media from a variety of organizations, as well as obtain more information about the specific archives from which the media originated.

A small selection of subscription-free content offered from Netflix. Includes some Netflix-produced television shows, feature films, and documentary titles.

This website, run by a small non-profit organization, offers a variety of subject discussions from speakers in multiple disciplines from around the world. Hosted annually, speakers are challenged to give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes or less. All presentations are recorded and distributed free of charge on the website.

Watch amazing movies and TV shows for free. No subscription fees, and no credit cards. Just thousands of hours of streaming video content from studios like Paramount, Lionsgate, MGM and more.

With over 800 free uploads available for viewing, the Library of Congress Channel on YouTube offers streaming recordings from a variety of topics throughout American history, from films dating back to Thomas Edison through the present.