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Libertarian Movies, Films & Documentaries

WRI Education: Libertarian Film Heroes

WRI Education

Once upon a time, the word "libertarian" was barely known. The ideas it represented had not yet gained common currency, let alone blossomed into political significance. But in the 1970's, a small group of libertarian filmmakers began producing educational films as a way to spread the word. They called themselves WRI Education (World Research Inc.). Their short films were like … [Read more...]

Badass Beauty Queen | Documentary

badass beauty queen

Anastasia Lin wins the annual Miss World Canada beauty contest and uses her newfound notoriety to campaign against human rights abuses in communist China. [ Badass Beauty Queen credits: Dir: Theresa Kowall-Shipp/ Anastasia Lin/ 100 min/ Documentary/ Libertarian Heroes, Anti-Socialism/ Country/ 2018] External Reviews "An incredibly inspirational and thought-provoking … [Read more...]

Thomas Sowell: Common Sense in a Senseless World | Documentary

thomas sowell

This extensive profile of libertarian economist Thomas Sowell explores his thoughts on race, history and economics. [ Thomas Sowell: Common Sense in a Senseless World credits: Dir: Tom Jennings/ Adaecus Brooks, Patrick Byrne, Alton Demore/ 60 min/ Documentary/ Libertarian Heroes/ 2021] Note: the full documentary is available here and can typically be found online via … [Read more...]

Mighty Ira | Documentary

mighty ira

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...]

Harriet | Film

harriet

Harriet Tubman escapes from slavery -- and returns with pistols in hand and guided by her faith, to free fellow slaves. [ Harriet credits: Dir: Kasi Lemmons/ Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe, Leslie Odom Jr. / 125 min/ Action-Adventure, Biography, Drama, History/ Anti-Slavery, Government as Bigot, Libertarian Heroes, Equality & Law, Second Amendment/ 2019] External … [Read more...]

John Locke: His Libertarian Philosophy In 5 Short Films

John Locke

Philosopher John Locke was born on August 29, 1632. He has been called the "Father of Classical Liberalism" and is arguably the most influential libertarian thinker in history. His ideas -- including the concept of "life, liberty, and property" -- inspired the American Revolution as well as the modern concept of "social tolerance." “Being all equal and independent, no one … [Read more...]

Walter Williams: Suffer No Fools

Walter Williams

This documentary profile of libertarian economist Walter Williams outlines his positions on government's effect on the black community, and offers a brief biography of his rise from child of the Philadelphia housing projects to noted author and commentator. [ Walter Williams: Suffer No Fools credits: Dir: Anthony Machi/ Larry Elder, Douglas H. Ginsburg/ 56 min/ Documentary/ … [Read more...]

Created Equal: Clarence Thomas In His Own Words | Film Review

clarence thomas

GRAND PRIZE WINNER: ANTHEM FILM FESTIVAL Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas tells his life story, from poverty to the pinnacle of judicial power. [ Created Equal: Clarence Thomas In His Own Words credits: Dir: Michael Pack/ 116 min/ Documentary/ Law & Liberty, Libertarian Heroes/ USA/ 2020] Did you know Clarence Thomas is a fan of Ayn Rand, with decided … [Read more...]

Citizen Jane: Battle for the City | Film Review

citizen jane

A journalist discovers spontaneous order in city development -- and takes on City Hall to fight its vision of a bulldozed, centrally-planned urban landscape. [ Citizen Jane: Battle for the City credits: Dir: Matt Tyrnauer/ 92 min/ Documentary/ Eminent Domain, Libertarian Heroes/ 2017] “Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and … [Read more...]

Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower (2017)

teenager vs. superpower

A Hong Kong teenager organizes protests and civil disobedience to resist mainland China’s increasing encroachment on the liberties of Hong Kong citizens. [ Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower credits: Dir: Joe Piscatella/ Joshua 'Chi-Fung' Wong/ 79 min/ Documentary/ Libertarian Heroes, Resistance to Tyranny] In 1997, when the United Kingdom transferred ownership of Hong Kong … [Read more...]

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When Wokes and Racists Actually Agree on Everything

In this short skit, comedian Ryan Long brilliantly skewers woke social justice warriors by noting how much they inadvertently agree with racists, their alleged arch-enemy. As has been noted elsewhere, wokes want: universities to have separate meetings and facilities by race as well as separate housing, … Continue Reading

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Sweden: Lessons for America? | Film Review

Sweden’s “socialist” success story is closely examined, only to reveal that it’s actually a capitalist success story. [ Sweden: Lessons for America credits: Dir: James Tusty, Maureen Castle Tusty / Narrator: Johan Norberg/ 60 min/ Documentary/ Econ 101, Anti-Socialism, Pro-Capitalism/ 2018] What if … Continue Reading

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)

WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN FILMS ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE: BEST PICTURE An ordinary American appointed to the Senate is nearly destroyed by a corrupt political machine, but triumphs in the end. [ Mr. Smith Goes to Washington credits: Dir: Frank Capra/ James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Claude Rains/ 125 min/ Drama, … 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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