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Libertarian Movies, Films & Documentaries

Grass (1999)

grass

WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN DOCUMENTARIES A documentary history of marijuana criminalization in the U.S. [ Grass credits: Dir: Ron Mann/ Woody Harrelson (narrator)/ 80min/ Documentary-Educational/ Canada/ Legalize Drugs, Propaganda] "This is an enjoyable film, and the comic aspect of it also makes it a good pick to share with non-libertarian friends, as it communicates its … [Read more...]

The Hemp Revolution (1995)

hemp revolution

A documentary defense of the hemp plant, revealing the laws against it to be hypocritical and unjust. [ The Hemp Revolution credits: Dir: Anthony Clarke/ 75 min/ Documentary-Educational/ Australia/ Legalize Drugs] No trailer is available, but this film is commonly posted online. "A nearly encyclopedic account of hemp’s relationship with modern man. The Hemp Revolution is a … [Read more...]

Sex, Drugs & Democracy (1994)

sex drugs and democracy

An examination of Holland’s de facto legalization of a number of victimless crimes reveals the beneficial effects of that legalization. [ Sex, Drugs, & Democracy credits: Dir: Jonathan Blank/ 87 min/ Documentary-Educational/ Government Enforced Morality, Libertarianism 101] "An interesting film that should be instructive to many." In Holland, prostitutes sit in store … [Read more...]

Billion Dollar Crop (1994)

Billion Dollar Crop

A thoroughgoing defense of hemp that examines both its many uses, and the history and (il)logic of its criminalization. [ Billion Dollar Crop credits: Dir: Barbara A. Chobocky, Michael Cordell/ 55 min/ Documentary-Educational/ Australia/ Legalize Drugs] "Billion Dollar Crop is an engaging documentary. It’s well organized and persuasive, and employs a variety of credible … [Read more...]

L.627 (1992)

l.627

A dedicated French drug enforcement agent fights a hopeless battle to win the “War on Drugs.” [ L.627 credits: Dir: Bertrand Tavernier/ Didier Bezace, Jean-Paul Comart, Charlotte Kady/ 145 min/ Drama, Foreign Language/ France/ In French with English subtitles/ Legalize Drugs, Working for Government] Apparently the futile and counterproductive nature of the “War on Drugs” … [Read more...]

The Palermo Connection (1990)

The Palermo Connection

WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN FILMS A New York City politician who campaigns on a platform of drug decriminalization encounters deadly opposition from the Mafia. [ The Palermo Connection credits: Dir: Francesco Rosi/ James Belushi, Mimi Rogers, Joss Ackland/100 min/ Thriller/ France, Italy/ Filmed in English/ Legalize Drugs] “A film that correctly identifies drug prohibition … [Read more...]

Carbine Williams (1952)

Imprisoned for allegedly killing a federal revenue agent, a fiercely independent bootlegger spends his time in jail inventing an improved rifle. Based on a true story. [ Carbine Williams credits: Dir: Richard Thorpe/ James Stewart, Jean Hagen, Wendell Corey/ 90 min/ Drama, Biography/ Creator as Hero, Legalize Drugs, Second Amendment] “Jimmy Stewart is ideal in his … [Read more...]

The Wet Parade (1932)

wet parade

For two families in early twentieth century America, alcohol addiction brings misery—and Prohibition just makes things worse. Based on the Upton Sinclair novel. [ The Wet Parade credits: Dir: Victor Fleming/ Dorothy Jordan, Robert Young, Lewis Stone/ 118 min/ Drama/ Legalize Drugs] No trailer available but clips may be viewed here. "This entire story could be updated to … [Read more...]

Texas Teenager Faces 99 Years Over Pot Brownies

Texas Teenager

Nineteen-year-old Jacob Lavaro faces a possible life sentence for making and selling marijuana brownies.  [1 min/ Legalize drugs, Law & the individual]   UPDATE: "The Austin American-Statesman reports that Jacob Lavoro, the Texas teenager who originally faced a sentence of 10 years to life after he was caught with a pound and a half of hash-infused cookies … [Read more...]

Police Kill 80-Year-Old Man In His Own Bed in Failed Drug Bust

Police Kill 80-Year-Old Man In His Own Bed in Failed Drug Bust

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies storm a retired engineer's dwelling in a failed search for meth, kill him, and can't get their story straight as to how it happened. [8 minutes] TechDirt: Widow Sues LA Sheriff's Dept. After Her 80-Year-Old Husband Is Killed During A Search For Drugs That Weren't Actually There, 2/14/14 Daily Mail: Widow sues for $50M … [Read more...]

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Emperor of Hemp (1999)

The story of Jack Herer’s efforts to expose the truth about the beneficial qualities of the hemp plant, and to re-legalize its production and use. [ Emperor of Hemp credits: Dir: Jeff Jones/ 59 min/ Documentary-Educational, Biography/ Legalize Drugs] Note: the full documentary can typically be found online … Continue Reading

All the King’s Men (1949)

ACADEMY AWARD WINNER: BEST PICTURE A political reformer, hungry for power to do “good,” becomes thoroughly corrupt on his way to the top. [ All the King's Men credits: Dir: Robert Rossen/Broderick Crawford, John Ireland, Mercedes McCambridge/ 109 min/ Drama/ Power Corrupts, Corrupt Government] “All the … Continue Reading

Keeper of the Flame (1942)

A reporter writing the biography of a dead national hero gets a lesson in the nature of political power. [ Keeper of the Flame credits: Dir: George Cukor/ Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Richard Whorf/ 100 min/ Drama/ Power Corrupts, Power Worship] “In many ways Keeper of the Flame is a classic mystery … Continue Reading

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This site is a collection of films and documentaries of particular interest to libertarians (and those interested in libertarianism). It began as a book, Miss Liberty’s Guide to Film: Movies for the Libertarian Millennium, where many of the recommended films were first reviewed. The current collection has grown to now more than double the number in that original list, and it’s growing still.

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