A little-known policy of NYC schools consigns teachers accused of misconduct to special 'rubber rooms' where they do nothing, at full pay, while investigations drag on in some cases for years. [ The Rubber Room credits: Dir: Justin Cegnar, Jeremy Garrett/ 87 min/ Documentary/ Government Schools, Working for Government, Incompetent Government] External Reviews "Two … [Read more...]
Court (2014)
When an Indian folk singer is accused of singing lyrics that encouraged a young man to commit suicide, he is held for trial indefinitely in India's meandering court system. [ Court credits: Dir: Chaitanya Tamhane/ Usha Bane, Vivek Gomber, Pradeep Joshi/ 116 min/ Drama/ Law & Liberty, Incompetent Government] External Reviews "There are courtroom dramas, and then … [Read more...]
Of Dogs and Men (2014)
A documentary examination of routine and unjustified killing of family dogs by police officers. [ Of Dogs and Men credits: Dir: Michael Ozias/ 89 min/ Documentary/ Incompetent government/ a.k.a. Puppycide ] External Reviews "Heartbreaking stories of dogs being shot by police officers continue to make the news, while countless Youtube videos of incidents, Facebook … [Read more...]
Bankrupt: How Cronyism and Corruption Brought Down Detroit (2014)
An economic autopsy of what killed once-great Detroit reveals a sad tale of irresponsible spending and borrowing by city officials, and an unrelenting refusal to admit that sooner or later such policies run out of "other people's money." [ How Cronyism and Corruption Brought Down Detroit credits: Dir: Ben Howe/ 41 min/ Documentary/ Incompetent government, Unions & … [Read more...]
Waiting for Superman (2010)
Several students apply to local charter schools, in order to escape the thoroughly broken and self-serving state-managed institutions that otherwise are their unhappy destiny…but not all who apply will make it out. [ Waiting for Superman credits: Dir: Davis Guggenheim/ 111min/ Documentary/ Government schools, Incompetent government] External Reviews "Waiting for Superman … [Read more...]
Britains Trillion Pound Horror Story (2010)
A documentary examination of the threat posed by rapidly accumulating public sector debt in the UK. [ Britains Trillion Pound Horror Story credits: Dir: Martin Durkin/ 90 min/ Documentary/ Anti-socialism, Econ 101] External Reviews "Britain’s Trillion Pound Horror Story was unquestionably the most important programme that will appear on British television this … [Read more...]
The Cartel (2009)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN DOCUMENTARIES Reporter Bob Bowdon investigates corruption, waste, and intimidation in U.S. public schools...and finds plenty. [ The Cartel credits: Dir: Bob Bowdon/ 90 min/ Documentary/ Government schools, Incompetent government, Unions & monopolies] External Reviews "“Brisk, incisive and mind-boggling…” --Los Angeles Times "...explodes … [Read more...]
After the Promise (1987)
A naive Depression-era widower who applies for welfare is robbed of his family by state child protection bureaucrats. Story inspired by actual events. [ After the Promise credits: Dir: David Greene/ Mark Harmon, Diana Scarwid, Rosemary Dunsmore/ 93 min/ Drama/ Abuse of Power, Incompetent Government] “We are here to help. Our only concern is with the children’s … [Read more...]
Good Intentions | Documentary
Economist Walter Williams discusses how government efforts to help African-Americans have failed, despite good intentions. Based on Williams' book The State Against Blacks. [ Good Intentions: A Personal Statement by Walter Williams credits: Dir: Anthony Machi/ 28 min/ Documentary/ Econ 101, Incompetent Government/ 1985] How to See It YouTube Video Search Online Video … [Read more...]
Teachers (1984)
A public high school fails to educate its students, due to apathy, corruption, and incompetence. [ Teachers credits: Dir: Arthur Hiller/ Nick Nolte, JoBeth Williams, Judd Hirsch, Ralph Macchio/ 106 min/ Drama/ Government Schools, Incompetent Government, Working for Government] “An effective indictment of the public school system." “The damn school wasn’t built for us, … [Read more...]