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
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 documentary, which I cannot recommend highly … [Read more...]
Harriet | Film
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
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
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
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 libertarian leanings? I didn't, before watching … [Read more...]
Citizen Jane: Battle for the City | Film Review
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)
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...]
The Real Adam Smith (2016)
A documentary examination of Adam Smith's life, revolutionary ideas about economics and morality, and how his insights on those two topics are related. [ The Real Adam Smith credits: Dir: Jim Taylor/ Johan Norberg/ 123 min/ Documentary/ Econ 101, Libertarian Heroes] External Reviews "Gives those unfamiliar with Smith's thought a good introduction to his life and work in … [Read more...]
Amazing Grace (2006)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN FILMS Inspired by Christian teachings against slavery, William Wilberforce leads an arduous but ultimately victorious life-long battle to abolish the slave trade. [ Amazing Grace credits: Dir: Michael Apted/ Ioan Gruffudd, Benedict Cumberbatch, Albert Finney/ 111 min/ Drama, Biography/ Anti-slavery, Law & the Individual] Slavery is as old … [Read more...]