Library of Congress launches National Screening Room

The collection spans 100+ years and offers a “broad range of historical and cultural audio-visual materials that will enrich education, scholarship and lifelong learning” (Mike Mashon, Library of Congress).

Many – but not all - of the films featured in the collection are in the public domain and are free to download as well as to watch.

A list of topics covered (so far) can be found here https://www.loc.gov/collections/national-screening-room/index/subject/