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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...]

Not Yours To Give: Davy Crockett | Short Film

not yours to give

Congressman Davy Crockett is criticized by a wise constituent regarding his use of taxpayer money for charity. Based on a true story. [ Not Yours To Give: credits: Dir: Brad D. Fisk/ James Webb/ 17 min/ Short Film/ Libertarianism 101, Law & Liberty, Anti-Socialism/ 1982] This story about American icon Davy Crockett was originally published in Harper's Magazine in … [Read more...]

Great Moments In Unintended Consequences

unintended consequences

Reason has released a terrific series of short films entitled Great Moments in Unintended Consequences. These relate examples of government failure, where seemingly well-intended laws have negative effects that are not predicted. They are also examples of what economist Friedrich Hayek called "the knowledge problem," that is, no central authority has complete knowledge of the … [Read more...]

How To Sell Libertarian Ideas (And How Not To)

How To Sell Libertarian Ideas (And How Not To)

First, how not to sell libertarian ideas... You've probably seen libertarian ideas marketed ineffectively--in this short comedy clip, Cathy Reisenwitz and Libertarian Girl demonstrate "how not to talk to people about liberty."  [2 min/ Libertarianism 101] And second, the best advice... Don't be put off by the age of this recording, or that it is only an audio file. … [Read more...]

Derrick J’s Victimless Crime Spree (2012)

victimless crime spree

WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN DOCUMENTARIES Libertarian activist Derrick J. Freeman chronicles his arrest and incarceration for five "crimes" -- videoing police, dancing in a public place, smoking cannabis, wearing a hat in court, and riding a bike -- in a civil disobedience spree that demonstrates just how petty and dangerous is our ever-expanding body of law. [ Derrick J's … [Read more...]

David Starkey’s Magna Carta (2015)

magna carta

British constitutional historian David Starkey tells the story of Magna Carta -- the first legal charter in human history to grant individual liberties and restrain government power under rule of law. [ David Starkey's Magna Carta credits: Dir: Christopher Spencer/ David Starkey/ 60 min/ Documentary/ Law & the Individual, Libertarianism 101, Resistance to … [Read more...]

The Magna Carta: Libertarian Video Shorts

magna carta

One-minute promo on the Magna Carta 800-year anniversary. [1 min] An excellent six-minute animated telling of the history of the Magna Carta. [6 min] A quick explanation of the document's importance as the original legal fountainhead of human liberty.  [2 min] Comic telling of events at Runnymede, as told in rap.  [3 min] Crude but … [Read more...]

Free to Choose (1980 & 1991)

WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN DOCUMENTARIES In this landmark Free to Choose series, Nobel-Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman guides the viewer through eleven documentaries on the workings of the market and its relation to human liberty. [ Free to Choose credits: Executive Producer: Bob Chitester/ Journalist: Milton Friedman/ 50 min/ Documentary/ Libertarianism 101] Just … [Read more...]

Libertarian Video Shorts: The Non-Aggression Principle

non-aggression principle

Animated characters explain the libertarian non-aggression principle.  [5 min] Ayn Rand explains the non-aggression principle to Phil Donahue.  [2 min] This kid refused to beat a Spiderman pinata even though it was filled with candy; some are born with the non-aggression principle in their heart. [1 min] Adam Kokesh debates the non-aggression … [Read more...]

John Stossel’s Politically Incorrect Guide to Politics (2008)

Politically Incorrect

John Stossel examines the limits of government power to do good and excessive public expectations of government. [ John Stossel's Politically Incorrect Guide to Politics credits: 42 min/ Documentary/ John Stossel, Libertarianism 101, Power Worship] How to See It Amazon (DVD)  YouTube Video Search Online Video Search … [Read more...]

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Covid Response Pitch Meeting: Harrison Hill Smith

This hilarious skit by Comedian Harrison Hill Smith reimagines the government's initial Covid response pitch meeting among experts. If you're wondering how authorities could have made their response so haphazard and contradictory, this is one scenario. h/t Instapundit … Continue Reading

Amazing Grace

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, … Continue Reading

victimless crime spree

Derrick J’s Victimless Crime Spree (2012)

WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN DOCUMENTARIES Libertarian activist Derrick J. Freeman chronicles his arrest and incarceration for five "crimes" -- videoing police, dancing in a public place, smoking cannabis, wearing a hat in court, and riding a bike -- in a civil disobedience spree that demonstrates just how … 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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