GRAND PRIZE WINNER: ANTHEM FILM FESTIVAL Ira Glasser takes the helm of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and fights for free speech -- even free speech of the most unpopular kind. [ Mighty Ira credits: Dir: Chris Maltby, Nico Perrino/ 99 min/ Documentary/ Freedom of Speech, Libertarian Heroes/ 2020] External Reviews "Glasser is the star of an exceptional new … [Read more...]
Remy: Imagine (There’s No YouTube)
Back in 2012, then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton falsely claimed that an anti-Islamic film, The Innocence of Muslims, was responsible for the Benghazi attack on a US embassy and managed to get the film removed from YouTube. Comedian/songwriter Remy made this music video in response. In our current age of cancel culture and aggressive political correctness, Imagine (There's … [Read more...]
No Safe Spaces | Documentary
GRAND PRIZE WINNER: ANTHEM FILM FESTIVAL Freedom of speech is under siege on college campuses, and the threat to First Amendment rights is spreading -- as revealed in this provocative documentary. [ No Safe Spaces credits: Dir: Justin Folk/ Adam Carolla, Dennis Prager, Jordan B. Peterson/ 100 min/ Documentary/ Freedom of Speech/ 2019] External Reviews "Should [free … [Read more...]
Tickling Giants (2016)
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] "Indoctrinate U does a good job of ripping the lid off of modern campus life to reveal the pale, … [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 Online 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...]