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Libertarian Movies, Films & Documentaries

July 4th, Independence Day: Eight Short Films

July 4th

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...]

How A Jewish Colonist Saved the American Revolution

jewish

Haym Salomon is not a name you typically hear in the context of the American Revolution, but it should be. Wars are run on money, and the American Revolution was nearly lost for the lack of it. When Washington was unable to finance the basic needs of his troops, he turned to Jewish financier Haym Salomon for help. Salomon offered not only to raise money but to give all that he … [Read more...]

Sons of Liberty (2015)

sons of liberty

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] “Sons of Liberty transforms … [Read more...]

America: Imagine the World Without Her (2014)

america: Imagine the World Without Her

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)

the patriot

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] “A rare cinematic salute to the kind of sacrifice that went into winning the American Revolution." This is primarily a film about family loyalty … [Read more...]

Thomas Jefferson (1997)

Jefferson

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] Trailer not available but full documentary often available on YouTube or Vimeo. Thomas Jefferson was no doubt a … [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)

George Washington

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)

1776

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 Swamp Fox (1959-1961)

The Swamp Fox

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...]

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Amidst all the accusations of who should have done what to discourage Putin's invasion of the Ukraine, nearly forgotten is that emblematic moment when then-president Barack Obama was caught on a hot mic in this very cozy conversation with Dmitry Medvedev: Obama: "On all these issues, but particularly … Continue Reading

Good Bye Lenin

Good Bye Lenin (2003)

A young man in newly liberated East Germany tries to hide the fall of communism from his enthusiastically socialist mother because doctors say the shock would kill her. [ Good Bye Lenin credits: Dir: Wolfgang Becker/ 121 min/ Comedy, Foreign/ Anti-socialism] “This thoroughly enjoyable film is also a … Continue Reading

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This site is a collection of films and documentaries of particular interest to libertarians (and those interested in libertarianism). It began as a book, Miss Liberty’s Guide to Film: Movies for the Libertarian Millennium, where many of the recommended films were first reviewed. The current collection has grown to now more than double the number in that original list, and it’s growing still.

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