National Socialism divides family and friends as fun-loving German youth are made to conform to the Hitlerian ideal. [ Swing Kids credits: Dir: Thomas Carter/ Robert Sean Leonard, Christian Bale, Frank Whaley/ 114 min/ Drama/ Individualism, Anti-Socialism] “Swing Kids would be a good film pick for teenagers." “In the late 1930s, there was a new movement on the rise among … [Read more...]
Lorenzo’s Oil (1992)
When a small boy is diagnosed with a terminal disease, his parents exhaust all avenues in search of a cure. Based on a true story. [ Lorenzo's Oil credits: Dir: George Miller/ Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon, Peter Ustinov/ 135 min/ Drama/ Individualism, Creator as Hero] “This remarkable true story has a lot going for it...It's certain to be a hit with parents of young … [Read more...]
Flirting (1991)
The flirtations of two unusual teenage boarding school students blossom into love despite difficult circumstances. [ Flirting credits: Dir: John Duigan/ Noah Taylor, Thandie Newton, Nicole Kidman/ 99 min/ Romance, Comedy/ Australia/ Individualism] “This is a remarkable tapestry of memories of youth. It’s funny, romantic, witty, delightful, and a pleasure to watch." One of … [Read more...]
Dead Poets Society (1989)
ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE: BEST PICTURE A creative teacher momentarily sheds light into an otherwise authoritarian boarding school. [ Dead Poets Society credits: Dir: Peter Weir/ Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke/ 128 min/ Drama/ Individualism] “A moving film from anyone’s perspective, but it’s particularly likely to reduce teachers to tears." “Seize the day … [Read more...]
Careful, He Might Hear You (1984)
A young Australian boy is the victim of his manipulative aunt, until he asserts himself for the first time. [ Careful, He Might Hear You credits: Dir: Carl Schultz/ Wendy Hughes, Robyn Nevin, Nicholas Gledhill/ 113 min/ Drama/ Australia/ Individualism] “Careful, He Might Hear You is a clear winner, with beautiful and clever cinematography, haunting music, and a very moving … [Read more...]
An Enemy of the People (1978)
A doctor discovers deadly pollution in the local spring of his small resort town, but to do something about it he must stand alone against his own community. [ An Enemy of the People credits: Dir: George Schaefer/ Steve McQueen, Charles Durning, Bibi Andersson/ 91 min/ Drama/ Individualism] “This classic one-against-all drama and a metaphor for the experience of all those … [Read more...]
THX 1138 (1971)
A man escapes from a future automated authoritarian world. [ THX 1138 credits: Dir: George Lucas/ Robert Duvall, Donald Pleasence, Maggie McOmie/ 88 min/ SciFi-Fantasy, Drama/ Anti-Socialism, Government as Torturer, Government Enforced Morality, Individualism] “Sci-fi fans in particular will find THX 1138 worthwhile, if for no other reason than to see the directorial debut … [Read more...]
All Mine to Give (1956)
A hard-working pioneer family suffers severe hardships that can only be resolved with the help of kindly neighbors. Based on a true story. [ All Mine to Give credits: Dir: Allen Reisner/ Glynis Johns, Cameron Mitchell, Rex Thompson/ 102 min/ Family, Drama/ Individualism, Voluntarism] “This is a film about people in a voluntary society — working, paying their debts, and … [Read more...]
The Fountainhead (1949)
A brilliant and original architect, with a noble vision of life’s potential, struggles against a sea of mediocrity and cynicism to achieve greatness in his art. [ The Fountainhead credits: Dir: King Vidor/ Gary Cooper, Patricia Neal, Raymond Massey, Robert Douglas/ 114 min/ Drama/ Ayn Rand, Creator as Hero, Individualism] “This is one of the most focused screen … [Read more...]
We the Living (1942)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN FILMS The rise to power of Soviet socialism corrupts every aspect of life in a Russian city, leaving its occupants with three choices: cynicism, self-destruction, or escape. [ We the Living credits: Dir: Goffredo Alessandrini/ Alida Valli, Rossano Brazzi, Fosco Giachetti/ 174 min/ Drama, Romance, Foreign Language/ Italy/ In Italian with English … [Read more...]