Libertarian presidential candidate Harry Browne pitches freedom and prosperity. [ The Great Libertarian Offer credits: Dir: Alec Doyle, Prod: Kristen Overn/ 30 min/ Documentary/ Libertarianism 101] "Offers rational solutions to major problems that people care about, and does so in a palatable way." Harry Browne used The Great Libertarian Offer in his 2000 presidential … [Read more...]
Sex, Drugs & Consenting Adults (1998)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN DOCUMENTARIES A documentary challenge to laws against victimless crimes, questioning both the logic and practical effect of legislating the private personal behavior of consenting adults. [ Sex, Drugs, & Consenting Adults credits: Executive Producer: Victor Neufeld/ Journalist: John Stossel/ 50 min/ Documentary-Educational/ Government Enforced … [Read more...]
Sex, Drugs & Democracy (1994)
An examination of Holland’s de facto legalization of a number of victimless crimes reveals the beneficial effects of that legalization. [ Sex, Drugs, & Democracy credits: Dir: Jonathan Blank/ 87 min/ Documentary-Educational/ Government Enforced Morality, Libertarianism 101] "An interesting film that should be instructive to many." In Holland, prostitutes sit in store … [Read more...]
Tim Slagle: A Wake (1993)
Tim Slagle lampoons the government. [ Tim Slagle: A Wake credits: Producer: Jim Serpe/ Tim Slagle/ 45 min/ Comedy/ Libertarianism 101] No trailer available. "Given the difficulties of the political process, humor may be the libertarian movement’s best weapon. Tim Slagle wields it with an unrestrained style that will leave even his bureaucratic prey laughing." In this … [Read more...]
Ron Paul TV: The Complete ‘At Issue’ Series (1989)
This At Issue series, featuring longtime libertarian Ron Paul, includes thirteen half-hour episodes, each comprised of: a mini-documentary on a selected subject, responses from a group of ordinary people, and a brief discussion by experts on the subject. [ Ron Paul TV credits: Producer: Jay Bryant/ Host: Ron Paul/ 27 min/ Documentary-Educational/ Libertarianism 101] Note: … [Read more...]
Karl Hess: Toward Liberty (1980)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN DOCUMENTARIES WINNER: ACADEMY AWARD BEST DOCUMENTARY (SHORT SUBJECT) A documentary examination of Karl Hess’s political beliefs and how he came to them. [ Karl Hess: Toward Liberty credits: Dir: Roland Halle, Peter W. Ladue/ 26 min/ Biography, Documentary-Educational/ Libertarian Heroes] Note: the full documentary can typically be found online … [Read more...]
Libra (1978)
A libertarian space colony challenges the thinking of earth-based bureaucrats in this classic science-fiction short film. [ Libra credits: Dir: Patty Newman/ 39 min/ SciFi-Fantasy/ Libertarianism 101, Econ 101] “Interesting in its own right as a window into the early libertarian movement.” A continuing energy crisis on earth provides the backdrop for this futuristic story … [Read more...]
The Incredible Bread Machine (1975)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN DOCUMENTARIES A basic introduction to the ideas of liberty, emphasizing the relationship between personal and economic freedom. [ The Incredible Bread Machine credits: Dir: Theo Kamecke/ Karl Keating, Susan Love Brown, Patrea Post, Stuart Smith/ 28 min/ Documentary-Educational/ Libertarianism 101, Econ 101] "A well-made presentation that’s still … [Read more...]
ReasonTV Picks “The 5 Best Libertarian TV Shows Ever”
The editors of Reason suggest five TV shows likely to be of interest to libertarians: "The Prisoner," "House of Cards," "Penn & Teller: Bullshit," "The Wire," and "South Park." [3 min/ Libertarianism 101] Links About the 5 Best Libertarian TV Shows The Prisoner: YouTube Amazon House of Cards: YouTube Amazon Penn & Teller: … [Read more...]