Ira Glasser takes the helm of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and fights for free speech -- even free speech of the most unpopular kind. [ Mighty Ira credits: Dir: Chris Maltby, Nico Perrino/ 99 min/ Documentary/ Freedom of Speech, Libertarian Heroes/ 2020] External Reviews "Glasser is the star of an exceptional new documentary, which I cannot recommend highly … [Read more...]
The Plot Against The President | Documentary
Russian collusion in the 2016 election, once called the biggest political scandal in US history, turns out to be just a loose thread in something much larger and more sinister -- an attempted coup. [ The Plot Against The President credits: Dir: Amanda Milius/ 92 min/ Documentary/ Abuse of Power, Corrupt Government/ 2020] Now available on Amazon streaming This is a … [Read more...]
Under the Sun | Documentary
A documentary filmmaker invited by North Korea to make a propagandistic film turns the tables on his instrusive minders by recording everything -- including the Orwellian lives of his fearful film subjects. [ Under the Sun credits: Dir: Vitaliy Manskiy/ 106 min/ Documentary, Foreign/ Anti-Socialism/ 2015/ aka V luchakh solntsa / Latvia ] External Reviews "Accompanied … [Read more...]
Walter Williams: Suffer No Fools
This documentary profile of libertarian economist Walter Williams outlines his positions on government's effect on the black community, and offers a brief biography of his rise from child of the Philadelphia housing projects to noted author and commentator. [ Walter Williams: Suffer No Fools credits: Dir: Anthony Machi/ Larry Elder, Douglas H. Ginsburg/ 56 min/ Documentary/ … [Read more...]
Uncle Tom | Film
Black conservatives discuss the unfair and often vicious treatment they receive at the hands of "caring" left-wing progressives. [ Uncle Tom credits: Dir: Justin Malone/ Larry Elder, Allen West, Candace Owens/ 106 min/ Documentary/ Individualism/ 2020] Note: it may be possible to find the full documentary on YouTube. External Reviews "The new movie Uncle Tom takes on a … [Read more...]
Ask No Questions | Documentary
A documentary examination of the alleged self-immolation of five Falun Gong members in 2001 reveals the incident may have been faked by the Chinese government -- as part of a calculated Orwellian effort to control public opinion. [ Ask No Questions credits: Dir: Jason Loftus, Eric Pedicelli/ Jian Shi, Tony Bai, Amy Guo/ 79 min/ Documentary/ Propaganda, Government as Torturer, … [Read more...]
Welcome to Chechnya
FREE ON HBO UNTIL AUGUST 4th An underground railroad in the Russian republic of Chechnya risks all to protect gay people from the government's official policy of torture and extermination. [ Welcome to Chechnya credits: Dir: David France/ Olga Baranova, David Isteev, Maxim Lapunov/ 107 min/ Documentary/ Democide, Government as Bigot, Government as Torturer, Sexual Liberty/ … [Read more...]
Throw A Billion Dollars From The Helicopter
Per Reason, Throw a Billion Dollars From the Helicopter, "is a new documentary about the wildly successful (and incredibly stupid) 2016 ballot initiative led by Jeff Williams, the mayor of Arlington, Texas, to throw $500 million in subsidies at a new ballpark for the Texas Rangers. If you care at all about sports, you'll want to stream this movie, at the risk of killing … [Read more...]
Why Beauty Matters, Roger Scruton Explains
Philosopher Roger Scruton saw first-hand the efforts of the Left to tear down all that existed before to replace it with meaningless, soulless modern art and socialist architecture. In the excellent documentary, Why Beauty Matters, he makes the case for beauty -- the beauty we all know and recognize -- and its importance to human happiness. … [Read more...]
Created Equal: Clarence Thomas In His Own Words | Film Review
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas tells his life story, from poverty to the pinnacle of judicial power. [ Created Equal: Clarence Thomas In His Own Words credits: Dir: Michael Pack/ 116 min/ Documentary/ Law & Liberty, Libertarian Heroes/ USA/ 2020] Did you know Clarence Thomas is a fan of Ayn Rand, with decided libertarian leanings? I didn't, before watching … [Read more...]