The Documentary Site

(formerly Reality Film)

Where to Watch Documentaries Online

A variety of online resources now offer documentaries for viewing online and downloading. Here are some places to start.

best.online.docus
An aggregate for 415+ free online documentaries

Documentary-Film Network
Offers some free and some for-pay viewing of 65+ documentaries and counting

Internet Archive
Features works by John Huston and William Wyler. Sorted by keyword here.

Library of Congress
Access to older shorts, photography, and documents through the American Memory Collection.

OneWorldTV
Online documentaries about global human rights issues

Public Broadcasting Service
Features full-length programs shown on PBS, such as Frontline

VideoSift
This aggregator brings together online materials from YouTube, Google Video, and others. Here is a search result for documentary.

My list for watching at least one documentary a week for an entire year