Ayn Rand and Nathaniel Branden have an affair, with devastating consequences for all involved. [ The Passion of Ayn Rand credits: Dir: Christopher Menaul/ Helen Mirren, Eric Stoltz, Julie Delpy, Peter Fonda/ 104 min/ Drama, Biography/ Ayn Rand] See trailer here. This film has something for everyone. First, for Rand’s fans, this is an intimate look at the woman Ayn Rand, a … [Read more...]
Hefner: Unauthorized (1999)
Hugh Hefner’s personal assistant works with him, loves him, and dies in order to protect him from the government as he builds the Playboy empire. Biographical. [ Hefner: Unauthorized credits: Dir: Peter Werner (III)/ Randall Batinkoff, Natasha Wagner, Becky Herbst/ 90min/ Drama, Biography/ Creator as Hero, Freedom of Speech, Sexual Liberty] No trailer available. Hefner … [Read more...]
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 via YouTube or Google search. "The Emperor of Hemp does Jack … [Read more...]
Thomas Jefferson (1997)
The story of Thomas Jefferson’s life, his contributions to liberty, and his personal pursuits of happiness. Biographical. [ Thomas Jefferson credits: Dir: Ken Burns/ 180 min/ Documentary-Educational, Biography/ American Revolution, Libertarian Heroes] Trailer not available but full documentary often available on YouTube or Vimeo. Thomas Jefferson was no doubt a … [Read more...]
Liberty! The American Revolution (1997)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN DOCUMENTARIES A six-part documentary series on the American Revolution. [ Liberty! The American Revolution credits: Dir: Ellen Hovde, Muffie Meyer / 360 min/ Documentary-Educational/ American Revolution, Libertarian Heroes, Right to Secede] "This series is not just informative. It’s often touching, exciting, inspiring, and full of wonderful details … [Read more...]
Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life (1997)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN DOCUMENTARIES NOMINEE: ACADEMY AWARD BEST DOCUMENTARY A detailed documentary examination of philosopher-novelist Ayn Rand’s life and work. [ Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life credits: Dir: Michael Paxton/ 145 min/ Documentary-Educational, Biography/ Ayn Rand, Libertarian Heroes] "Yes, Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life is hero worship. But what better tribute … [Read more...]
Hugh Hefner, Once Upon a Time (1992)
Hugh Hefner builds his Playboy empire. Biographical. [ Hugh Hefner, Once Upon a Time credits: Dir: Robert Heath/ 91 min/ Documentary-Educational, Biography/ Libertarian Heroes, Sexual Liberty] See trailer here. Note: the full documentary can typically be found online via YouTube or Online search. "Alternately revered and reviled in the popular press as the ultimate … [Read more...]
George Washington: The Man Who Wouldn’t Be King (1992)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN DOCUMENTARIES The story of George Washington and his pivotal role in the American Revolution is told in this moving documentary. [ George Washington: The Man Who Wouldn’t Be King credits: Dir: David Sutherland/ 60 min/ Documentary-Educational, Biography/ American Revolution] No trailer available. Note: the full documentary can typically be found … [Read more...]
Ron Paul TV: The Complete ‘At Issue’ Series (1989)
This At Issue series, featuring longtime libertarian Ron Paul, includes thirteen half-hour episodes, each comprised of: a mini-documentary on a selected subject, responses from a group of ordinary people, and a brief discussion by experts on the subject. [ Ron Paul TV credits: Producer: Jay Bryant/ Host: Ron Paul/ 27 min/ Documentary-Educational/ Libertarianism 101] Note: … [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...]