In the near future, a former race car driver speeds across the country in a daring escape from a highly regulated America in which cars, among other things, are banned. [ The Last Chase credits: Dir: Martyn Burke/ Lee Majors, Burgess Meredith, Chris Makepeace, George Touliatos/ 106 min/ Action-Adventure, SciFi-Fantasy/ Canada/ Anti-Regulation, Abuse of Power, Escape from … [Read more...]
Green Grow the Rushes (1951)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN FILMS The citizens of a small town in England outwit meddling officials from the Ministry of Agriculture. [ Green Grow the Rushes credits: Dir: Derek Twist/ Roger Livesey, Honor Blackman, Richard Burton/ 77 min/ Comedy/ Britain/ Anti-Regulation, Anti-Taxation] No trailer available. “What a delightful story! This wonderful British comedy is full of … [Read more...]
Sister Kenny (1946)
An Australian nurse who discovers a treatment for polio fights an uphill battle to win its acceptance. Biographical. [ Sister Kenny credits: Dir: Dudley Nichols/ Rosalind Russell, Alexander Knox, Dean Jagger/ 116 min/ Drama, Biography/ Creator as Hero, Anti-Regulation] “Sister Kenny is an often moving film and a good example of the creator-as-hero theme...It would be an … [Read more...]
Dr. Ehrlich’s Magic Bullet (1940)
A German doctor develops chemical agents for use against infectious disease. Biographical. [ Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet credits: Dir: William Dieterle/ Edward G. Robinson, Ruth Gordon, Otto Kruger/ 103 min/ Drama, Biography/ Creator as Hero, Anti-Regulation, Voluntarism] "A touching, upbeat story from Hollywood’s golden age." Chances are you’ve never heard of the … [Read more...]
The Story of Louis Pasteur (1936)
ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE: BEST PICTURE Louis Pasteur struggles against professional ignorance and the government that gives it force to rid the world of microbial infection. Biographical. [The Story of Louis Pasteur credits: Dir: William Dieterle/ Paul Muni, Josephine Hutchinson, Anita Louise/ 87 min/ Drama, Biography/ Creator as Hero, Anti-Regulation] "What an inspiring and … [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...]
Game of T̶h̶r̶o̶n̶e̶s̶ [Food Trucks]: Chicago’s Mobile Vendors in an Epic Food Fight
The epic battle between the city of Chicago and courageous mobile vendors of culinary delights attempting to offer sustenance to the city's hungry is honored in this short Game of Thrones style film. … [Read more...]