July 4th, Independence Day, is America's annual celebration commemorating its Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The Cato Institute has a nice explanation as to why this is such a libertarian holiday: "The libertarian vision is in the Declaration of Independence: we are all created equal; no one ought to have any special rights and privileges in his social relations … [Read more...]
Sons of Liberty (2015)
A group of young men–Sam Adams, John Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock and Dr. Joseph Warren–secretly join together to oppose British domination, and end up sparking the American Revolution. [ Sons of Liberty credits: Dir: Kari Skogland/ Ben Barnes, Marton Csokas, Ryan Eggold/ 87 min/ Drama, History/ American Revolution, Resistance to Tyranny] For history to be kept … [Read more...]
America: Imagine the World Without Her (2014)
Dinesh D'Souza challenges the Left's dominant anti-American narrative -- that America was built on plunder and conquest -- by revealing that the country's true story is one of unprecedented triumph over humanity's plunder-and-conquest history. [ America: Imagine the World Without Her credits: Dir: Dinesh D'Souza, John Sullivan/ 103 min/ Documentary/ American revolution, … [Read more...]
The Patriot (2000)
In response to British atrocities, a war hero reluctantly joins in the American Revolution. [ The Patriot credits: Dir: Roland Emmerich/ Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson/ 164min/ Action-Adventure/ American Revolution] This is primarily a film about family loyalty and about war per se, and only secondarily one about the American Revolutionary War. Nonetheless, … [Read more...]
Thomas Jefferson (1997)
The story of Thomas Jefferson’s life, his contributions to liberty, and his personal pursuits of happiness. Biographical. [ Thomas Jefferson credits: Dir: Ken Burns/ 180 min/ Documentary-Educational, Biography/ American Revolution, Libertarian Heroes] Thomas Jefferson was no doubt a multi-talented person. He was a farmer, violinist, scientist, surveyor, architect, … [Read more...]
Liberty! The American Revolution (1997)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN DOCUMENTARIES A six-part documentary series on the American Revolution. [ Liberty! The American Revolution credits: Dir: Ellen Hovde, Muffie Meyer / 360 min/ Documentary-Educational/ American Revolution, Libertarian Heroes, Right to Secede] Note: the full documentary can typically be found online via YouTube or Google search. This PBS … [Read more...]
George Washington: The Man Who Wouldn’t Be King (1992)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN DOCUMENTARIES The story of George Washington and his pivotal role in the American Revolution is told in this moving documentary. [ George Washington: The Man Who Wouldn’t Be King credits: Dir: David Sutherland/ 60 min/ Documentary-Educational, Biography/ American Revolution] No trailer available. Note: the full documentary can typically be found … [Read more...]
1776 (1972)
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] This musical story of the Declaration of Independence dramatizes some of the important essentials … [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] This historical fiction mixed with fact gives us an intimate view of … [Read more...]