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...]
Superman Joins a Union!
In this 3-minute clip, comedian Stephen Crowder imagines what a world where superheroes are unionized -- and Superman has to negotiate with his union shop steward over what heroics he will be allowed to do. … [Read more...]
Teachers Unions Explained
A supporter of teachers unions is questioned about her belief that the unions need more money and power, in this short animated film. More films on government schools may be found here. … [Read more...]
Kamala Harris: The Devil Wears Prada
Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 Presidential race and endorsed Kamala Harris. Don't know much about her? Reason released this excellent video detailing her record as prosecutor. As the clip explains, she is hideously authoritarian, probably the most anti-libertarian candidate in a long time, and that's saying something. She built her early career by going after … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Never Forget: Cops Busted A Surfer Under Covid Rules
On this day, April 2nd, 2020, Malibu police arrested a man for paddle-boarding alone on the ocean because he was violating COVID social distancing rules. Again, this surfer was alone on the ocean. You could hardly say he wasn't social distancing. But California Governor Gavin Newsom had issued a strict stay-at-home order, so the surfer was handcuffed and perp walked along the … [Read more...]
James O’Keefe: Lucky Charms Is Offensive
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Here's the very first James O'Keefe video, in which a young O'Keefe persuaded a university administrator to ban Lucky Charms as "offensive to Irish." He went on to create Project Veritas, and later O'Keefe Media Group, both of which produce undercover videos on corruption and left-wing political bias. … [Read more...]