A small clique of Congressmen create a cloning facility to produce replacement body parts for themselves—from captive human clones. [ Parts: The Clonus Horror credits: Dir: Robert S. Fiveson/ Tim Donnelly, Dick Sargent, Peter Graves/ 90 min/ Horror/ Democide, Corrupt Government] “Parts: The Clonus Horror has the distinction of being the only libertarian horror movie of … [Read more...]
Libra (1978)
A libertarian space colony challenges the thinking of earth-based bureaucrats in this classic science-fiction short film. [ Libra credits: Dir: Patty Newman/ 39 min/ SciFi-Fantasy/ Libertarianism 101, Econ 101] “Interesting in its own right as a window into the early libertarian movement.” A continuing energy crisis on earth provides the backdrop for this futuristic story … [Read more...]
Logan’s Run (1976)
Two citizens of a twenty-third century automated welfare state reveal the lie on which their static society is based, and so destroy it. [ Logan's Run: Dir: Michael Anderson/ Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Richard Jordan, Peter Ustinov/ 120 min/ SciFi-Fantasy, Action-Adventure/ Democide] “An imaginative and sometimes exciting story, marked by memorable performances by … [Read more...]
Zero Population Growth (1972)
In a future world, human reproduction is made a capital offense. [ Zero Population Growth credits: Dir: Michael Campus/ Oliver Reed, Geraldine Chaplin, Don Gordon/ 95 min/ SciFi-Fantasy, Drama/ Reproductive Liberty] “The couple at the center of this story wants to have a baby, and the plot is highly sympathetic to their struggle against the law.” “Childbearing is herewith … [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...]
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...]
The Remarkable Andrew (1942)
A scrupulously honest city bookkeeper is jailed for refusing to cover up small-town corruption, and is assisted in his defense by the spirit (and spirits) of American history. [ The Remarkable Andrew credits: Dir: Stuart Heisler/ William Holden, Ellen Drew, Brian Donlevy/ 80 min/ SciFi-Fantasy, Comedy/ Corrupt Government, American Revolution] “This is good inspirational … [Read more...]