The true story of Bassem Youssef, a cardiologist turned comedian, who publicly criticized and mocked Egypt's corrupt government -- at great personal risk. [ Tickling Giants credits: Dir: Sara Taksler/ Bassem Youssef/ 111 min/ Documentary/ Freedom of Speech/ Egypt] External Reviews "There’s a lot to laugh at, and to learn from, in Tickling Giants, a documentary that starts … [Read more...]
High Tech, Low Life (2012)
Two Chinese bloggers defy authorities to truthfully report local news. [ High Tech, Low Life credits: Dir: Stephen Maing/ Shihe Zhang, Shuguang Zhou/ 87 min/ Documentary/ Freedom of speech] External Reviews "It’s impossible not to feel connected with these guys and this movie. Regular people combating online censorship to tell the stories of other regular people may … [Read more...]
Indoctrinate U (2007)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN DOCUMENTARIES Humorous and hard-hitting examination of politically correct campus speech codes and the 'thought police' who enforce them. [ Indoctrinate U credits: Dir: Evan Coyne Maloney/ 87 min/ Documentary/ Freedom of speech, Propaganda] Pity the college-bound young people of today. They face not just the usual challenges of college … [Read more...]
Would You Sign a Petition to Repeal the First Amendment? These People Would.
Mark Dice asks ordinary people to sign petition to repeal the First Amendment in order to silence the president's critics---and they readily sign. [4 min/ Freedom of speech] Films with Related Theme Freedom of Speech Links about the First Amendment Films About Freedom of Speech Wikipedia: First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution ACLU: Freedom of … [Read more...]
Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case (2013)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN DOCUMENTARIES A documentary examination of trumped-up charges brought against artist Ai Weiwei by the communist Chinese government, and of his heroic defiance. [ Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case credits: Dir: Andreas Johnsen/ 86 min/ Documentary/ Freedom of speech, Resistance to tyranny, Anti-socialism] External Reviews "In The Fake Case, Danish … [Read more...]
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012)
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei defies communist Chinese authorities to promote individualism, freedom of speech and human rights in China. [ Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry credits: Dir: Alison Klayman/ 91 min/ Documentary/ Resistance to tyranny, Freedom of speech, Anti-socialism] How to See It Netflix Amazon (DVD) Amazon (Instant Video) YouTube Video Search Google Video … [Read more...]
Pirate Radio (2009)
When the BBC attempts to limit broadcasting of rock and roll in 1960s Britain, a renegade musician starts his own pirate radio station in international waters. Based on actual events. Also listed as The Boat That Rocked. [ Pirate Radio credits: Dir: Richard Curtis/ 117 min/ Music/Dance, Comedy/ Freedom of speech, Free press as hero, Government-enforced morality] This … [Read more...]
Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel (2009)
Hugh Hefner battles the U.S. government and other opponents of personal freedom to establish the Playboy empire. [ Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel credits: Dir: Brigitte Berman/ 124 min/ Documentary/ Freedom of speech, Sexual liberty] External Reviews "Hefner's Playboy Foundation fought for civil liberties in general. The cost for these activities came out of his … [Read more...]
Before Night Falls (2000)
Reinaldo Arenas suffers increasing state persecution as he rises to become one of Cuba's greatest writers. [ Before Night Falls credits: Dir: Julian Schnabel / Javier Bardem, Olivier Martinez, Johnny Depp / 133min/ Biography, Drama/ Anti-Socialism, Freedom of Speech, Government as Bigot] "People that make art are dangerous to any dictatorship. We create beauty and beauty … [Read more...]
Dirty Pictures (2000)
A museum curator on trial for displaying "obscene" photographs defends his free speech rights in a fierce legal battle. Based on a true story. Dirty Pictures credits: [Dir: Frank Pierson/ James Woods, Craig T. Nelson, Diana Scarwid/ 95min/ Drama/ Freedom of Speech, Government Enforced Morality] Click here to see trailer. For the most part, the work of late photographer … [Read more...]