An Army sergeant uses his own Sherman tank to rescue his son from a corrupt local sheriff and make a run for the state border. [ Tank credits: Dir: Marvin J. Chomsky/ James Garner, G.D. Spradlin, C. Thomas Howell/ 113 min/ Action-Adventure/ Corrupt Government, Second Amendment] “Tank is a generally satisfying chase film with a libertarian twist. This would be a good … [Read more...]
Kidco (1984)
A fertilizer company started by a group of kids is nearly destroyed by government agencies. Story inspired by actual events. [ Kidco credits: Dir: Ronald F. Maxwell/ Scott Schwartz, Cinnamon Idles, Tristine Skyler/ 104 min/ Family, Comedy/ Pro-Capitalism, Anti-Regulation, Anti-Taxation, Creator as Hero] “Kidco is very good inspirational material for the young … [Read more...]
Night Crossing (1982)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN FILMS A heroic and ingenious father organizes an escape for his family from East Germany to the West via a homemade hot air balloon. Based on a true story. [ Night Crossing credits: Dir: Delbert Mann/ John Hurt, Jane Alexander, Beau Bridges/ 107 min/ Family, Action-Adventure/ Escape from Socialism, Creator as Hero] “Night Crossing would be a … [Read more...]
Don’t Drink the Water (1969)
A vacationing American family accidentally ends up behind the Iron Curtain and is mistaken for spies. [ Don't Drink the Water credits: Dir: Howard Morris/ Jackie Gleason, Estelle Parsons, Ted Bessell/ 100 min/ Comedy/ Escape from Socialism, Abuse of Power] “Based on a play by Woody Allen, Don't Drink the Water has a very witty script. It also benefits from a terrific cast. … [Read more...]
Shenandoah (1965)
A Virginia farmer defies both the Confederate and Union armies to steer a neutral course for his family through the American Civil War. [ Shenandoah credits: Dir: Andrew V. McLaglen/ James Stewart, Doug McClure, Glenn Corbett/ 106 min/ Western, Family/ Anti-War, Eminent Domain, Anti-Draft] “The anti-draft and antiwar elements are prominent, very satisfying, and must have … [Read more...]
Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow (1964)
Finding his parish flock taxed into poverty, a country vicar secretly takes on the king’s taxmen by night in the guise of a hideous scarecrow. [ Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow credits: Dir: James Neilson/ Patrick McGoohan, George Cole, Tony Britton/ 129 min/ Action-Adventure, Family/ Anti-Draft, Anti-Taxation] “This family-oriented Disney drama is a good introduction for … [Read more...]
The Swamp Fox (1959-1961)
This eight-episode Disney series is a tribute to Revolutionary War military hero Francis Marion, renowned for his lightning surprise attacks, who frustrated British efforts to control the South. [ The Swamp Fox credits: Dir: Harry Keller/ Leslie Nielsen, John Sutton, Joy Page/ 102 min/ Action-Adventure/ American revolution, Resistance to tyranny] External Reviews "The … [Read more...]
Johnny Tremain (1957)
A young man in eighteenth-century Boston becomes involved in the revolutionary events of his time and fights the good fight against authoritarian rule. [ Johnny Tremain credits: Dir: Robert Stevenson/ Hal Stalmaster, Luana Patten, Jeff York/ 80 min/ American Revolution, Anti-Taxation, Right to Secede] “A typical handiwork of Disney during the 1950s, Johnny Tremain is a … [Read more...]
All Mine to Give (1956)
A hard-working pioneer family suffers severe hardships that can only be resolved with the help of kindly neighbors. Based on a true story. [ All Mine to Give credits: Dir: Allen Reisner/ Glynis Johns, Cameron Mitchell, Rex Thompson/ 102 min/ Family, Drama/ Individualism, Voluntarism] “This is a film about people in a voluntary society — working, paying their debts, and … [Read more...]
Friendly Persuasion (1956)
ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE: BEST PICTURE Pacifist Quaker ways are strained by the American Civil War. [ Friendly Persuasion credits: Dir: William Wyler/ Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins, Marjorie Main/ 140 min/ Family, Drama/ Non-Aggression] “An upbeat family film, and an interesting window into Quaker life.” The first half of this film is essentially an image … [Read more...]