On June 4th and 5th, 1989, the Chinese government violently put down the pro-liberty Tiananmen Square student protest. One man stood alone against a column of tanks, and for his extraordinary heroism became known as "Tank Man," though nothing more is known about his identity. Some say he was arrested and killed, others that he is still in prison in China, and still others that … [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...]
Sons of Liberty (2015)
A group of young men–Sam Adams, John Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock and Dr. Joseph Warren–secretly join together to oppose British domination, and end up sparking the American Revolution. [ Sons of Liberty credits: Dir: Kari Skogland/ Ben Barnes, Marton Csokas, Ryan Eggold/ 87 min/ Drama, History/ American Revolution, Resistance to Tyranny] For history to be kept … [Read more...]
David Starkey’s Magna Carta (2015)
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
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...]
Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case (2013)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN DOCUMENTARIES A documentary examination of trumped-up charges brought against artist Ai Weiwei by the communist Chinese government, and of his heroic defiance. [ Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case credits: Dir: Andreas Johnsen/ 86 min/ Documentary/ Freedom of speech, Resistance to tyranny, Anti-socialism] External Reviews "In The Fake Case, Danish … [Read more...]
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012)
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei defies communist Chinese authorities to promote individualism, freedom of speech and human rights in China. [ Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry credits: Dir: Alison Klayman/ 91 min/ Documentary/ Resistance to tyranny, Freedom of speech, Anti-socialism] How to See It Netflix Amazon (DVD) Amazon (Instant Video) YouTube Video Search Google Video … [Read more...]
Robin Hood (2010)
In 1199 A.D., a veteran of the late King Richard's crusade discovers corruption and treason within the highest levels of English aristocracy and attempts to persuade the newly-crowned King John to adopt a Charter of Rights to protect the people...but the king has his own view on how to rule. [ Robin Hood credits: Dir: Ridley Scott/ Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Matthew … [Read more...]
The Singing Revolution (2006)
In a series of mass demonstrations marked by the singing of forbidden patriotic songs, the people of Estonia gain the courage to overthrow Soviet occupation. [ The Singing Revolution credits: Dir: James Tusty, Maureen Castle Tusty/ 94 min/ Documentary/ Anti-socialism, Resistance to tyranny] External Reviews "Imagine the scene in Casablanca in which the French patrons sing … [Read more...]
Sophie Scholl the Final Days (2005)
A dramatized account of the capture, trial and last days of Sophie Scholl, who together with her brother Hans and a few friends, operated within Hitler's Germany an anti-Nazi movement called The White Rose. [ Sophie Scholl the Final Days credits: Dir: Marc Rothemund/ 120 min/ Biography, Drama, Foreign/ Resistance to tyranny] External Reviews of Sophie Scholl the Final … [Read more...]