Documentaries
Independent Stories that Matter
From forgotten histories to urgent present-day stories, our independent filmmakers go where the networks won't.
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The Network
that Loves You Back.
The free streaming channel for curious people.
Documentaries, edutainment, sports stories, and more — from independent and multicultural creators who believe television should teach you something. On 17+ platforms. At zero cost. Always.
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No subscription. No sign-up. No credit card. Ever.
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Seven channels of curiosity — always on, always free. We curate so you never have to scroll for something worth watching.
Sports
Sports Documentaries
The human story behind the game. Not highlights — the real athletes, the real stakes, the real weight of competition.
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Edutainment
The Only Free Edutainment Platform
CuriosityStream charges $9.99/month. We charge nothing. Science, history, technology, and life — free, forever.
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Health & Wellness
Science-Backed, Human-Centered
Trusted programming from practitioners and researchers — for the health of the whole person.
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Cooking & Food
Global Flavors
Dishes from the kitchens the Food Network forgot. Real technique, real culture, real food.
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Kids & Family
Safe. Curious.
Content built for young minds that asks questions. No algorithms. No dark patterns. Just good TV for kids.
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Lifestyle & Travel
Adventure. Culture. Discovery.
The world is wide. This is your window into it — culture, adventure, and discovery from every corner of the globe.
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Watch Free on 17+ Platforms
Your TV. Your phone. Your tablet. Your laptop. tonboTV lives on 17+ platforms and grows every season. No account, no password, no catch. Find us, hit play, and leave knowing something you didn't before.
Roku
Fire TV
Apple TV
Samsung TV+
Google TV
LG Channels
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Xumo
Plex
DistroTV
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The Free Edutainment Platform
"So you always leave knowing something you didn't before."
tonboTV is the only free edutainment platform on earth. CuriosityStream costs $9.99/month. We cost nothing — and we're proud of that. Independent and multicultural creators bring you science, history, health, faith, and life. Beautifully made. Absolutely free. Ad-supported, like broadcast television has always been — except this time, the content actually teaches you something.
- 100% free — ad-supported, no hidden tiers
- 17+ connected TV platforms
- 50/50 creator revenue split, non-exclusive
- Curious adults 25–54, multicultural audience
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We're Open for All of It
Built to Partner.
Distribution. Advertising. Brand integration. Co-production. Four ways in. No competitor has made it this easy — because no competitor has wanted to as badly as we do.
Creators & Filmmakers
Submit your documentary, your series, your short. Keep your rights. Keep your freedom. Take home 50 cents of every dollar your content earns — no exclusivity required.
- Non-exclusive deal terms
- 50/50 revenue share
- All genres considered
- Rights stay with you
Advertisers
Curious adults 25–54, sports-literate, multicultural, $50K–$150K household income — and they came here to learn, not just to kill time. CPMs of $18–35 in a brand-safe, premium edutainment environment.
- $18–35 CPM range
- 80%+ FAST adoption in core demo
- Lean-in viewers with intent
- Premium context, zero clutter
Brands
Your brand inside the story, not interrupting it. We build branded edutainment series, co-produced content, and integration deals that viewers actually want to watch.
- Brand integration deals
- Co-produced content
- Naming & sponsorship
- Custom branded series
Distributors
Bring tonboTV to your platform and share the ad revenue. FAST channel syndication available for any CTV platform, OEM, or streaming service — custom packaging welcome.
- FAST channel syndication
- OEM & platform deals
- Revenue-share model
- Custom packaging available