There are abundant free video resources available online.  Here are some that may prove to be valuable.

Please adhere to all copyright laws when utilizing these resources.  Below each resource is a link to the Terms of Use from each website (if one is available).

Get more information about Fair Use, and the Face-to-Face Teaching Exemption which allows instructors to use video in the classroom.

PBS Online Videos

PBS Terms of Use
http://www.pbs.org/aboutsite/aboutsite_rules.html

UChannel

A collection of public affairs lectures, panels and events from academic institutions all over the world -- for you to view, listen to, stream or download.  - from the UChannel website

UChannel Terms of Use
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/

Research Channel

Remarkable speakers, researchers and scholars present revolutionary thoughts and discoveries on ResearchChannel. The University of Michigan, the University of Washington and the National Science Foundation are just a few of the world-renowned institutions that participate and whose programs are featured.  - from the Research Channel website

Research Channel Terms of Use
http://www.researchchannel.org/prog/policy_terms.aspx

MIT World

A free and open site that provides on-demand video of significant public
events at MIT.  – from MITWorld website

MIT World Copyright notice
http://mitworld.mit.edu/content/copyright

WGBH Forum Network

Live and archived webcasts of free public lectures in partnership with Boston’s leading cultural and educational organizations.  – from WGBH website

WGBH Terms of Service
http://www.wgbh.org/about/tos

ITunes U

You must download ITunes in order to access.  As opposed to the commercially available TVshows, movies, and music available on ITunes, ITunes U contains nearly all free material from various people and places.

iTunes U Terms of Use
http://www.apple.com/legal/terms/site.html

Internet Archive:  Moving Images Archive

Pay specific attention to the Cultural & Academic Films section and the Prelinger Archives.  Both are accessible in the horizontal green bar at the top of the page.

Internet Archive Terms of Use
http://www.archive.org/about/terms.php

Teacher Tube

Just all videos all the time.  An online video resource made for teachers, by teachers.  Some of the material is K-12, but there is plenty of material appropriate for undergraduate learners.  **Hint** Click on the Channels tab at the top, then scroll down to Subject Channels and select College & University.

Teacher Tube Terms of Use
http://www.teachertube.com/terms.php

The Living Room Candidate

Presidential Campaign Commercials 1952-2004 sortable by year, type of commercial, and issue.

Living Room Candidate Copyright Terms & Conditions of Use
http://www.livingroomcandidate.org/privacy

Annenberg Media

Annenberg Media's multimedia resources help teachers increase their expertise in their fields and assist them in improving their teaching methods. Many programs are also intended for students in the classroom and viewers at home. All Annenberg Media videos exemplify excellent teaching.   - from the Annenberg website

Annenberg Media Legal Policy
http://www.learner.org/about/legal_policy.html

YouTube

Various college and university campuses have set up You Tube channels where they post both classroom and public lectures that have taken place on their campus.  Some of them include:

UC Berkely

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)

Stanford University

University of North Carolina

Duke University

University of Notre Dame

University of Chicago

University of Southern California

YouTube Terms of Service
http://www.youtube.com/t/terms

Voting America

Although not a video site, this interactive politically based map site can be quite interesting and very useful.
"Voting America examines the evolution of presidential politics in the United States across the span of American History.  The project offers a wide spectrum of cinematic and interactive visualizations of how America voted in presidential elections at the county level over the past 164 years.  You can also find expert analysis and commentary videos that discuss some of the most interesting and significant trends in American political history"  - from the Voting America website