A young couple’s dream of owning a rental property becomes a nightmare, as a dangerous con artist takes full advantage of the California rental code at their expense. [ Pacific Heights credits: Dir: John Schlesinger/ Melanie Griffith, Matthew Modine, Michael Keaton/ 103 min/ Thriller/ Anti-Regulation] “A heart-pounding watch that focuses long-overdue attention on the … [Read more...]
Jesse (1988)
An unlicensed nurse is arrested for practicing medicine. Based on a true story. [ Jesse credits: Dir: Glenn Jordan/ Lee Remick, Scott Wilson, Richard Marcus/ 95 min/ Drama/ Anti-Regulation] The nurse portrayed here is a heroic character. She routinely saves the injured and treats the sick. She’s consumed with her profession and she’s good at it. When a medical emergency … [Read more...]
The Far Country (1986)
A Czech immigrant to Australia must overcome bigotry and licensing laws to fulfill his dreams. [ The Far Country credits: Dir: George Miller/ Michael York, Sigrid Thornton, Don Barker/ 115 min/ Drama, Romance/ Pro-Immigration, Anti-Regulation] At the end of World War II, many Eastern Europeans fled to the West. The Iron Curtain was beginning to come down, and ending up … [Read more...]
Kidco (1984)
A fertilizer company started by a group of kids is nearly destroyed by government agencies. Story inspired by actual events. [ Kidco credits: Dir: Ronald F. Maxwell/ Scott Schwartz, Cinnamon Idles, Tristine Skyler/ 104 min/ Family, Comedy/ Pro-Capitalism, Anti-Regulation, Anti-Taxation, Creator as Hero] “Kidco is very good inspirational material for the young … [Read more...]
The Last Chase (1981)
In the near future, a former race car driver speeds across the country in a daring escape from a highly regulated America in which cars, among other things, are banned. [ The Last Chase credits: Dir: Martyn Burke/ Lee Majors, Burgess Meredith, Chris Makepeace, George Touliatos/ 106 min/ Action-Adventure, SciFi-Fantasy/ Canada/ Anti-Regulation, Abuse of Power, Escape from … [Read more...]
Green Grow the Rushes (1951)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN FILMS The citizens of a small town in England outwit meddling officials from the Ministry of Agriculture. [ Green Grow the Rushes credits: Dir: Derek Twist/ Roger Livesey, Honor Blackman, Richard Burton/ 77 min/ Comedy/ Britain/ Anti-Regulation, Anti-Taxation] No trailer available. “What a delightful story! This wonderful British comedy is full of … [Read more...]
Sister Kenny (1946)
An Australian nurse who discovers a treatment for polio fights an uphill battle to win its acceptance. Biographical. [ Sister Kenny credits: Dir: Dudley Nichols/ Rosalind Russell, Alexander Knox, Dean Jagger/ 116 min/ Drama, Biography/ Creator as Hero, Anti-Regulation] “Sister Kenny is an often moving film and a good example of the creator-as-hero theme...It would be an … [Read more...]
Dr. Ehrlich’s Magic Bullet (1940)
A German doctor develops chemical agents for use against infectious disease. Biographical. [ Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet credits: Dir: William Dieterle/ Edward G. Robinson, Ruth Gordon, Otto Kruger/ 103 min/ Drama, Biography/ Creator as Hero, Anti-Regulation, Voluntarism] "A touching, upbeat story from Hollywood’s golden age." Chances are you’ve never heard of the … [Read more...]
The Story of Louis Pasteur (1936)
ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE: BEST PICTURE Louis Pasteur struggles against professional ignorance and the government that gives it force to rid the world of microbial infection. Biographical. [The Story of Louis Pasteur credits: Dir: William Dieterle/ Paul Muni, Josephine Hutchinson, Anita Louise/ 87 min/ Drama, Biography/ Creator as Hero, Anti-Regulation] "What an inspiring and … [Read more...]
Game of T̶h̶r̶o̶n̶e̶s̶ [Food Trucks]: Chicago’s Mobile Vendors in an Epic Food Fight
The epic battle between the city of Chicago and courageous mobile vendors of culinary delights attempting to offer sustenance to the city's hungry is honored in this short Game of Thrones style film. … [Read more...]