WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN DOCUMENTARIES NOMINEE: ACADEMY AWARD BEST DOCUMENTARY A detailed documentary examination of philosopher-novelist Ayn Rand’s life and work. [ Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life credits: Dir: Michael Paxton/ 145 min/ Documentary-Educational, Biography/ Ayn Rand, Libertarian Heroes] "Yes, Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life is hero worship. But what better tribute … [Read more...]
Breaking the Code (1996)
A morals charge destroys the life of British World War II hero Alan Turing. Based on a true story. [ Breaking the Code credits: Dir: Herbert Wise/ Derek Jacobi, Richard Johnson, Alun Armstrong/ 81 min/ Biography, Drama/ Sexual Liberty, Creator as Hero] “Breaking the Code is generally well made, in typical Masterpiece Theater style. Derek Jacobi in the leading role, as … [Read more...]
The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996)
Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt wages a lifelong battle against government censorship. Based on a true story. [ The People vs. Larry Flynt credits: Dir: Milos Forman/ Woody Harrelson, Courtney Love, Edward Norton/ 130 min/ Drama, Biography/ Sexual Liberty, Freedom of Speech] “Woody Harrelson makes a delightful Flynt, at times outrageously libertine and at other … [Read more...]
Hugh Hefner, Once Upon a Time (1992)
Hugh Hefner builds his Playboy empire. Biographical. [ Hugh Hefner, Once Upon a Time credits: Dir: Robert Heath/ 91 min/ Documentary-Educational, Biography/ Libertarian Heroes, Sexual Liberty] See trailer here. Note: the full documentary can typically be found online via YouTube or Online search. "Alternately revered and reviled in the popular press as the ultimate … [Read more...]
Europa Europa (1991)
Nazi officials unknowingly promote a young Jewish man to the highest ranks of the Hitler Youth. Based on a true story. [ Europa, Europa credits: Dir: Agnieszka Holland/ Marco Hofschneider, Rene Hofschneider, Julie Delpy/ 115 min/ Action-Adventure, Biography, Foreign Language/ France, Germany/ In German with English subtitles/ Democide, Government as Bigot] “This bizarre … [Read more...]
My Name is Bill W. (1989)
Two recovering alcoholics establish Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Based on a true story. [ My Name is Bill W. credits: Dir: Daniel Petrie/ James Woods, Jobeth Williams, James Garner/ 100 min/ Drama, Biography/ Voluntarism] “This touching story serves as a great example of how ordinary people can and do solve social problems in a voluntary society." This telling of the … [Read more...]
Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN FILMS The Big Three automakers use government influence to crush a competitor. Based on a true story. [ Tucker: The Man and His Dream credits: Dir: Francis Ford Coppola/ Jeff Bridges, Joan Allen, Martin Landau/ 111 min/ Drama, Biography/ Creator as Hero, Unions & Monopolies] Preston Tucker produced just fifty cars before his company was … [Read more...]
Farewell Moscow (1987)
A Soviet Jew suffers the full wrath of the state after applying for emigration. Based on a true story. [ Farewell Moscow credits: Dir: Mauro Bolognini/ Liv Ullman, Daniel Olbrychski, Aurore Clement/ 95 min/ Drama/ Italy/ Filmed in English/ Escape from Socialism] Back in the bad old days of the U.S.S.R., someone once joked that if the Soviet borders were ever opened, … [Read more...]
The Girl Who Spelled Freedom (1986)
A young girl escapes the killing fields of Cambodia, immigrates to America, and four years later becomes the U.S. national spelling bee champion. Based on a true story. [ The Girl Who Spelled Freedom credits: Dir: Simon Wincer/ Wayne Rogers, Mary Kay Place, Jade Chinn/ 90 min/ Family, Drama, Biography/ Pro-Immigration, Voluntarism, Escape from Socialism, Democide] No trailer … [Read more...]
The White Rose (1982)
A small group of young Germans organize a rebellion against the Nazis. Based on a true story. [ The White Rose credits: Dir: Michael Verhoeven/ Lena Stolze, Martin Benrath, Wulf Kessler/ 108 min/ Drama, Foreign Language/ Germany/ In German with English subtitles/ Anti-Socialism, Resistance to Tyranny/ Also listed as Die Weisse Rose] “This touching story of valor in the … [Read more...]