Open Textbook Resources: Video

Search over 90,000 documentaries, newsreels, and historic film clips covering all aspects of British culture, politics, and history.

If you’re looking for content that you can freely and legally use, there is a giant pool of CC-licensed creativity available to you. There are hundreds of millions of works — from songs and videos to scientific and academic material — available to the public for free and legal use under the terms of the Creative Commons copyright licenses, with more being contributed every day.

Several hundred early motion pictures are viewable in the Library's American Memory collections. These films may be downloaded. The Library of Congress is providing access to these materials for educational and research purposes and makes no warranty with regard to their use for other purposes. The written permission of the copyright owners and/or other rights holders (such as holders of publicity and/or privacy rights) is required for distribution, reproduction, or other use of protected items beyond that allowed by fair use or other statutory exemptions.

The Newsreel Archive is a collection of complete newsreels and newsreel excerpts from the heyday of the theatrical newsreel in the 1930′s, 1940′s and 1950′s. Depending on usage, you may need to obtain licensing.