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Libertarian Movies, Films & Documentaries

Air | Film

air

Shoe salesman Sonny Vaccaro leads Nike to greatness by discovering and recruiting little-known rookie Michael Jordan and building a booming shoe business around him. [ Air credits: Dir: Ben Affleck/ Matt Damon, Jason Bateman, Ben Affleck/ 111 min/ Drama/ Pro-Capitalism/ 2023] External Reviews "Air isn’t just a populist three-pointer. It’s a loving ode to the American … [Read more...]

Joy | Film

joy

Joy Mangano invents the Miracle Mop and overcomes all obstacles -- skeptics, crooks, and bad advice -- to turn her idea into a mop empire. Based on a true story. [ Joy credits: Dir: David O. Russell/ Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper/ 124 min/ Drama/ Creator-As-Hero, Pro-Capitalism/ 2015] External Reviews "A rare Hollywood offering—a snark-free celebration … [Read more...]

They Say It Can’t Be Done | Documentary

cant be done

Entrepreneurs offering a wealth of technological advancement say the main obstacle to such progress isn't capital or technological limitations but heavy-handed -- and often wrong-headed -- government regulation. [ They Say It Can't Be Done credits: Dir: Michael Ozias/ Gregory McNeal/ 81 min/ Documentary/ Anti-Regulation, Econ 101/ 2019] External Reviews "A fascinating new … [Read more...]

My Beautiful Laundrette (1985)

my beautiful laundrette

WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN FILMS A young Pakistani immigrant and his English boyfriend overcome all obstacles to launch a fabulous laundromat: [ My Beautiful Laundrette credits: Dir: Stephen Frears/ Saeed Jaffrey, Roshan Seth, Daniel Day-Lewis/ 97 min/ Comedy, Romance/ Pro-Capitalism, Individualism] "My Beautiful Laundrette scores a rare 100% critics approval rating on … [Read more...]

Remy’s Protest Song For Anti-Capitalists

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Libertarian comedian/songwriter Remy sings (ironically) about the suffering of Americans at the hands of capitalism in this short music video. It's the perfect song for any poorly-informed anti-capitalist protest. … [Read more...]

Sweden: Lessons for America? | Film Review

Sweden

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] "A valuable counter-argument to those who mistakenly think Sweden’s 'socialist' … [Read more...]

Poverty, Inc. | Film Review

poverty, inc.

WINNER: ANTHEM FILM FESTIVAL, GRAND PRIZE WINNER: TEMPLETON FREEDOM AWARD Poverty Inc. examines the unintended consequences of efforts by the West to alleviate poverty in less-developed countries, suggesting that free markets would do more good than charity. [ Dir: Michael Matheson Miller/ 94 min/ Documentary/ Econ 101, Pro-capitalism/ 2014] "Poverty, Inc. is a very … [Read more...]

Trailblazers: The New Zealand Story (2017)

new zealand story

The story of New Zealand's fall and rise, as the country -- once bankrupted by decades of socialism -- fought its way back to prosperity through radical free market reforms. [ Trailblazers: The New Zealand Story credits: Dir: James Tusty & Maureen Castle Tusty/ Narrator: Johan Norberg/ 60 min/ Documentary/ Econ 101, Anti-Socialism, Pro-Capitalism] "Virtually all … [Read more...]

Ghostbusters (1984)

ghostbusters

An entrepreneurial ghost-removal service runs into opposition from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) -- and other creatures of evil. [ Ghostbusters credits: Dir: Ivan Reitman/ Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis/ 105 min/ Comedy, Sci-Fi Fantasy, Horror/ Creator-as-Hero, Anti-Regulation, Pro-Capitalism] “Ghostbusters captures much of what its … [Read more...]

Andy Paris: Bubble Gum King (2010)

andy paris

An entrepreneur solves the post-WWII bubble gum shortage, bringing happiness and jobs to war-weary America -- until he is destroyed by the IRS. [ Andy Paris: Bubble Gum King credits: Dir: John Paris, Gabriel Ramirez/ Actors/ 65 min/ Documentary/ Creator-as-Hero, Pro-Capitalism, Anti-Taxation] "Andy Paris: Bubble Gum King is well-organized and worth watching for sheer … [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

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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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