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...]
Thanksgiving: a Celebration of Property Rights?!
Journalist John Stossel explains how Thanksgiving would have been (and nearly was) "Starvation Day," but for a change in policy from communal planting to...private property. [4 min/ Anti-socialism, Econ 101] Reason tells the the true story of how the introduction of property rights by Governor Bradford saved the Pilgrims. [3 min/ Anti-socialism, Econ 101] The … [Read more...]
Not Yours To Give: Davy Crockett | Short Film
Congressman Davy Crockett is criticized by a wise constituent regarding his use of taxpayer money for charity. Based on a true story. [ Not Yours To Give: credits: Dir: Brad D. Fisk/ James Webb/ 17 min/ Short Film/ Libertarianism 101, Law & Liberty, Anti-Socialism/ 1982] This story about American icon Davy Crockett was originally published in Harper's Magazine in … [Read more...]
Operation Hyacinth | Film
In communist Poland, a police officer tasked with arresting gay men gradually gains sympathy for them and begins to question the brutal system in which he has played so pitiless a role. [ Operation Hyacinth credits: Dir: Piotr Domalewski/ Tomasz Zietek, Hubert Milkowski, Marek Kalita/ 112 min/ Drama, Foreign/ Sexual Liberty, Government as Bigot, Anti-Socialism/ Poland/ 2021/ … [Read more...]
Antifa: Rise Of The Black Flags | Documentary
An examination of the rise of the left-wing paramilitary group Antifa reveals its Marxist roots and violent plans. [ Antifa: Rise of the Black Flags credits: Dir: Dave Lugo/ Raheem Kassam, Jack Posobiec, David Reaboi/ 61 min/ Documentary/ Anti-Socialism/ 2020] Note: the full documentary follows the trailer below and can also be found online via search. How to See … [Read more...]
Red Pawn | Short Film Series
A daring woman volunteers as consort to a Soviet prison commandant, with the secret plan of helping her imprisoned husband escape. Based on the story by Ayn Rand. [ Red Pawn credits: Jennifer Grossman, Dimitry Rozental/ 72 min/ Short Film Series/ Ayn Rand, Anti-Socialism/ 2021 ] Links Official Homepage IMDB Wikipedia Related Film: We the … [Read more...]
Badass Beauty Queen | Documentary
Anastasia Lin wins the annual Miss World Canada beauty contest and uses her newfound notoriety to campaign against human rights abuses in communist China. [ Badass Beauty Queen credits: Dir: Theresa Kowall-Shipp/ Anastasia Lin/ 100 min/ Documentary/ Libertarian Heroes, Anti-Socialism/ Country/ 2018] External Reviews "An incredibly inspirational and thought-provoking … [Read more...]
Dear Comrades | Film
A communist party activist's faith in the communist system is shaken when she witnesses a government massacre of striking workers. [ Dear Comrades credits: Dir: Andrey Konchalovskiy/ AYuliya Vysotskaya, Vladislav Komarov, Andrey Gusev/ 121 min/ Drama, History/ Anti-Socialism/ Russia/ 2020] External Reviews "A knockout film about the Soviet nightmare.” --National … [Read more...]
The Soviet Story | Documentary
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN DOCUMENTARIES The untold story of Soviet mass murder is documented through rare archival photographic footage and interviews with survivors. [ The Soviet Story credits: Dir: Edvins Snore/ 86 min/ Documentary/ Democide, Anti-Socialism/ 2008] Note: the full documentary can typically be found via online search. "The extermination of tens of … [Read more...]
Free Lunch Express | Film
Bernie Sanders rises from youth in Brooklyn, NY to Senator to Presidential candidate -- all the while freeloading off the public and maintaining a secret pact with the spirit of Stalin. [ Free Lunch Express credits: Dir: Lenny Britton/ Alexander Aguila, Laura Aleman, Jessica Jade Andres/ 80 min/ Biography, Comedy/ Anti-Socialism/ 2020] External Reviews "The sporadically … [Read more...]