WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN FILMS The Founding Fathers declare American independence from Britain. [ 1776 credits: Dir: Peter H. Hunt/ William Daniels, Howard da Silva, Ken Howard/ 141 min/ Musical-Dance, Drama/ American Revolution, Libertarian Heroes, Right to Secede] “A light and entertaining film, often amusing, full of witty Franklin quotes and clever musical numbers, … [Read more...]
The Omega Man (1971)
Following a devastating international germ war, a scientist must battle a gang of antitechnology crusaders to save mankind. [ The Omega Man credits: Dir: Boris Sagal/ Charlton Heston, Rosalind Cash, Anthony Zerbe/ 98 min/ SciFi-Fantasy, Action-Adventure/ Creator as Hero] “It’s such a good story, full of suspense and action, and Charlton Heston is so convincing in his … [Read more...]
THX 1138 (1971)
A man escapes from a future automated authoritarian world. [ THX 1138 credits: Dir: George Lucas/ Robert Duvall, Donald Pleasence, Maggie McOmie/ 88 min/ SciFi-Fantasy, Drama/ Anti-Socialism, Government as Torturer, Government Enforced Morality, Individualism] “Sci-fi fans in particular will find THX 1138 worthwhile, if for no other reason than to see the directorial debut … [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...]
Hellfighters (1968)
A daring private firefighter and his crew cap oil well fires for pay. [ Hellfighters credits: Dir: Andrew V. McLaglen/ John Wayne, Katharine Ross, Jim Hutton/ 121 min/ Action-Adventure/ Creator as Hero] “Hellfighters is a good example of the creator-as-hero theme and endorses as well the idea that risk is a necessary part of a worthwhile human existence.” Loosely based on … [Read more...]
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967)
ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE: BEST PICTURE The interracial marriage of a black man and a young white woman tests the boundaries of their parents’ enthusiasm for racial tolerance. [ Guess Who's Coming to Dinner credits: Dir: Stanley Kramer/ Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Sidney Poitier/ 108 min/ Drama/ Social Tolerance] “Guess Who's Coming to Dinner is a cinematic landmark in … [Read more...]
Fahrenheit 451 (1966)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN FILMS In a future time when books are banned, a secret underground preserves the world’s literature. [ Fahrenheit 451 credits: Dir: François Truffaut/ Julie Christie, Oskar Werner, Cyril Cusack/ 112 min/ SciFi-Fantasy, Drama/ Freedom of Speech] “Fahrenheit 451 is a wonderful Ray Bradbury story, and its antiauthoritarian content will make it of … [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...]
America, America (1963)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN FILMS ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE: BEST PICTURE A young, oppressed Greek gives up everything to earn passage to America. Based on a true story. [ America, America credits: Dir: Elia Kazan/ Stathis Giallelis, Frank Wolff, Harry Davis/ 169 min/ Action-Adventure, Biography/ Pro-Immigration, Democide] “America, America is an outstanding, inspiring, … [Read more...]
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE: BEST PICTURE A small-town lawyer defends an innocent black man accused of rape. [ To Kill a Mockingbird credits: Dir: Robert Mulligan/ Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Phillip Alford/ 131 min/ Drama/ Social Tolerance] “To Kill a Mockingbird is one of the great social tolerance films and one of the best films ever — period. It won three Academy … [Read more...]