Tom Hanks narrates the epic story of the 9/11 boatlift that evacuated half a million people from the stricken piers and seawalls of Lower Manhattan. This short film is a good example of how free people respond in a crisis. Per the Huffington Post, "As panicked crowds rushed to find refuge from the area around the World Trade Center, many soon found themselves at the water’s … [Read more...]
The Film Editor Who Removes Scenes for China
There are multiple reports now of US films made in Hollywood being edited to please Chinese censors (1,2,3,4,5). Why? Because these films are sold on a world market and China is a very large part of that market. These censors object to many things: topics that put the Chinese government in a bad light, overtly gay content, anything that reminds the world that Taiwan is a … [Read more...]
Caveman Blogger Fights for Free Speech and Internet Freedom
The Institute for Justice defends First Amendment rights of "caveman diet" advocate and blogger. [Institute for Justice/ 3 min/ Law & The Individual] … [Read more...]
Meet The Cast of Patriot Front
In Meet the Cast of Patriot Front, a delightful comedy skit from Free the People, a casting director assembles the cast for a government psyops operation. The photo below of "just a bunch of normal guys attending Justice for J6 Rally" famously became a meme. Later, out of the blue, a group calling itself "Patriot Front" appeared. They are professionally costumed, … [Read more...]
George Washington Reads the Declaration of Independence
Of all the readings of the US Declaration of Independence, this one from the series Sons of Liberty, dramatized and set to music, is my favorite. Happy Independence Day! … [Read more...]
July 4th, Independence Day: Eight Short Films
July 4th, Independence Day, is America's annual celebration commemorating its Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The Cato Institute has a nice summary of what is in the Declaration and why it is such a landmark in the foundation of human liberty: 1) We are all created equal -- no one ought to have any special rights and privileges in his social relations with other … [Read more...]
Tear Down This Wall: The Day Ronald Reagan Challenged the Berlin Wall
In 1987, speechwriter Peter Robinson was told by US diplomats to write a speech for Reagan's visit to the Berlin Wall, but was warned against any "commie bashing." Thankfully, he didn't take their advice but instead wrote from the heart for all those who had suffered from communism. Reagan loved what he wrote and on June 12th gave the speech that changed history. "Tear Down … [Read more...]
Don’t Be an Individual: Best Graduation Speech Ever
Nick Kocher gives what is probably the best high school graduation speech ever -- Don't Be an Individual -- offering an impassioned (and satirical) plea against being an individual and in favor of mindlessly joining the crowd. The talented Nick went on to become the co-creator of BriTANick, which has made a number of excellent short comedy skits including the excellent Award … [Read more...]
Tank Man: Short Film About Tiananmen Square Hero
On June 4th and 5th, 1989, the Chinese government violently put down the pro-liberty Tiananmen Square student protest. One man stood alone against a column of tanks, and for his extraordinary heroism became known as "Tank Man," though nothing more is known about his identity. Some say he was arrested and killed, others that he is still in prison in China, and still others that … [Read more...]
Homecoming: Short Film For Gay Non-Democrats
So what's it like to be gay but not part of the left's gay political borg? Find out in this brilliant comedic short film Homecoming. It portrays a little-advertised but common (and ironic) experience. Incidentally, there is an entire movement of people that is helping gay people escape the leftist intellectual plantation. … [Read more...]