Americafree.tv calls itself "telivision for the people, by the people...television broadcasted across the internet...everyone can watch what they want." Founded in 2007, they have reached over 4 million views. It is a place where independant film makers/producers and just about anyone can upload their projects and share them with audiences all over the world, live. Americafree.tv works to support and promote these people every day; there is a donation option where you can donate money to help fund future projects of the film makers you love the most, as well as support other artists.
On the front page of the site there's a "live chat" section which is basically where you can type in messages and have them appear in semi-transparent boxes over the main video screen of whatever you're watching. People type back to you, provided people are actually on when you are. This lets you "talk" to people while you watch your movie.
The command bar for the video your watching seems Youtube inspired. There is also a button that lets you cycle through different channels. You can read reviews on the movie, a description, and view a donation option called "chip in" as well. Of course, the users write the reviews so if no one has written one you won't see a review.
There is no "signing up" on Americafree.tv at all. If you want to leave a comment or a review, you just put in your name and complete a CAPTCHA and send in your comment.
This site literally is like TV. There is no pause button. There are different channels, and each has different films showing between different times. If you want to see a film that will be showing at a later time, there is a "remind me" function that asks for your email, and one will be sent to remind you the movie is playing. The site also does have commercials, but they are short and infrequent.
Cool concept!
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