Why doesn't the education sector innovate like other economic sectors and industries? Cato's Andrew Coulson investigates. [ School Inc. credits: Dir: Andrew Coulson/ 180 min/ Documentary/ Government Schools] External Reviews "School Inc. is a wonderful three hours, reaching back years to America's first experiments in education and traveling the world to look at schools … [Read more...]
The Lovers and the Despot (2016)
The true story of two filmmakers, kidnapped by North Korea and forced to make films flattering to the regime, who plotted not just films…but their escape. [ The Lovers and the Despot credits: Dir: Ross Adam, Robert Cannan/ 98 min/ Documentary/ Escape From Socialism] Pity Kim Jong Il, dictator of North Korea from 1994 to 2011. He wanted so badly to have a world-class film … [Read more...]
At the Fork (2016)
An even-handed assessment of the ethics of animal farming, and of the often heartfelt efforts of ordinary farmers to operate humanely. [ At the Fork credits: Dir: John Papola/89 min/ Documentary/ Pro-capitalism] External Reviews "As an economist who usually spends time reading about financial markets and alcohol, I did not know how I would react to seeing At the Fork. I … [Read more...]
Do Not Resist (2016)
An examination of the increasingly casual and routine use by ordinary police of military tactics and high-powered weaponry, and how such militarization is changing the citizen-state relationship. [ Do Not Resist credits: Dir: Craig Atkinson/ 72 min/ Documentary/ Law & Liberty, Search & Seizure, Legalize Drugs] "No doubt there are moments when military-grade … [Read more...]
Banking on Bitcoin (2016)
A documentary examination of Bitcoin -- its history, future, and rapidly intensifying battle with the monetary status quo. [ Banking on Bitcoin credits: Dir: Christopher Cannucciari/ 90 min/ Documentary/ Anti-Regulation, Econ 101] External Reviews "The central theme of the film focuses on regulation and mainstream bitcoin adoption.” --Brave New Coin "The Banking on … [Read more...]
The Real Adam Smith (2016)
A documentary examination of Adam Smith's life, revolutionary ideas about economics and morality, and how his insights on those two topics are related. [ The Real Adam Smith credits: Dir: Jim Taylor/ Johan Norberg/ 123 min/ Documentary/ Econ 101, Libertarian Heroes] External Reviews "Gives those unfamiliar with Smith's thought a good introduction to his life and work in … [Read more...]
American Umpire (2016)
A documentary examination of how the US became the world's policeman questions the cost and usefulness of taking up that role. [ American Umpire credits: Dir: James Shelley/ 58 min/ Documentary/ Anti-War] External Reviews "Compelling.” --Veterans News Now "American Umpire delivers an intriguing invitation to re-think America's role in the world." --Pacific Century … [Read more...]
Incarcerating US (2016)
Overincarceration of US citizens, and the flawed policies underlying this appalling human tragedy, are examined in Incarcerating US. [Dir: Regan Hines/ 84 min/ Documentary/ Law & Liberty, Legalize Drugs] External Reviews "Certainly, there is a need to separate criminals from the general population, but the wholesale use of jail time as a long-term solution for … [Read more...]
Killing Them Safely (2015)
The use of tasers in law enforcement is critically examined. [ Killing Them Safely credits: Dir: Nick Berardini/ 100 min/ Documentary/ Law & Liberty] External Reviews "Berardini’s doc vigorously proves that despite their marketing, Tasers are not the answer. They are only means to a bigger, deadlier problem." --RogerEbert.com "There's a mighty convincing case to … [Read more...]
Human Harvest (2014)
Two Nobel Prize winners investigate the organ harvesting trade in China and uncover one of the world's worst crimes against humanity. [ Human Harvest credits: Dir: Leon Lee/ 72 min/ Documentary/ Democide, Government as Torturer/ a.k.a. Davids and Goliath] External Reviews "Like a mystery novel with a devastating denouement, Leon Lee’s documentary Human Harvest starts … [Read more...]