Nestor Almendros -- born October 30, 1930 -- is best known for being one of the greatest cinematographers of all time. He was indeed the favorite cameraman for directors Eric Rohmer and Francois Truffaut and was nominated for four Academy Awards for cinematography (Sophie's Choice, The Blue Lagoon, Kramer vs. Kramer, and Days of Heaven). However, he also directed two powerful … [Read more...]
Audience Favorite Libertarian Films
Looking for an interesting libertarian film to watch? Ranked below are the 2022 audience favorite libertarian films, documentaries, short films, and blog posts from this website, scored in terms of top five downloads this year within each category. These are films not just 2022 releases, but from all time. Top 5 Audience Favorite Libertarian Films Orwell's 1984 | Full … [Read more...]
The Constitution: It’s What Protects Us From Mob Rule
The Anthenian Greeks invented democracy, but theirs lasted less than 200 years. As critics of the time, including Thucydides and Aristophanes, pointed out, it was highly subject to sudden and poorly-reasoned decisions -- the majority was easily swayed by the passions of the moment or by great orators. These decisions included killing off some of the nation's own leaders and … [Read more...]
Honest Political Ads: Seven Short Films
These seven parody honest political ads mock the political process and the marketing machines that spin candidates to maximum advantage. Clint Webb For Senator The comedy group Whitest Kids You Know produced this parody political commercial. Charles McHutchence vs. Harrison Greeley III Two politicians battle it out in this parody political ad from HBO's Mr. … [Read more...]
Pfizer-Man: Marvel Boosts Pfizer Covid Propaganda
Per the Daily Mail, "Pfizer has partnered with Marvel to create a comic book to urge people to get their Covid booster vaccines and be an 'everyday hero'." Apparently anyone can be a Pfizer-Man by just getting the jab and stopping the spread of the disease. Oh, but wait, Pfizer now says it has no idea if the vaccine stops the spread. Meanwhile, Moderna's CEO let it slip that … [Read more...]
Clown World: Remy Song Mocks Silly State Of Things
Clown World is the latest Remy parody song. Does it seem odd to you that drag queens are being brought into schools to read to children at public expense? Is it curious that homeless are allowed to use drugs and defecate on sidewalks? That heroic soldiers who defend us with their lives must submit to repeated experimental vaccines -- for a disease that has near zero chance of … [Read more...]
WRI Education: Libertarian Film Heroes
Once upon a time, the word "libertarian" was barely known. The ideas it represented had not yet gained common currency, let alone blossomed into political significance. But in the 1970's, a small group of libertarian filmmakers began producing educational films as a way to spread the word. They called themselves WRI Education (World Research Inc.). Their short films were like … [Read more...]
Is Merrick Garland Recreating Kafka’s “Trial”?
In Kafka's bizarre novel The Trial, a man is vaguely accused of a crime, but he is not told what the crime is or the name of his accuser, only that he will likely be on trial very soon. The novel is a metaphor for the authoritarian citizen-state relationship, in which the citizen is completely at the mercy of unintelligible rules and unappealable bureaucratic decisions. It … [Read more...]
Anthem Film Festival: List of Nominees & Award Winners
The Anthem Film Festival is an annual screening of the latest libertarian films and documentaries. It is part of the larger FreedomFest event. Below is a list of Anthem Film Festival winners for the years 2011-2022. The 2023 event will be held at The Renasant Convention Center, Memphis, Tennessee, July 12-15. See the Anthem Film Festival homepage for details. 2022 Award … [Read more...]
Libertarian Filmmaker Training & Grants
The following is a list of libertarian filmmaker support opportunities in the form of training and grants. It includes assistance in filmmaking, screenwriting, video production, etc. Moving Picture Institute | Ongoing Opportunities Have you seen a libertarian film lately? Somewhere along the way, the Moving Picture Institute (MPI) may have had a hand in it. MPI supports … [Read more...]