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] Note: the full documentary can typically be found online via YouTube or Google search. This PBS … [Read more...]
1776 (1972)
WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN FILMS The Founding Fathers declare American independence from Britain. [ 1776 credits: Dir: Peter H. Hunt/ William Daniels, Howard da Silva, Ken Howard/ 141 min/ Musical-Dance, Drama/ American Revolution, Libertarian Heroes, Right to Secede] “A light and entertaining film, often amusing, full of witty Franklin quotes and clever musical numbers, … [Read more...]
Johnny Tremain (1957)
A young man in eighteenth-century Boston becomes involved in the revolutionary events of his time and fights the good fight against authoritarian rule. [ Johnny Tremain credits: Dir: Robert Stevenson/ Hal Stalmaster, Luana Patten, Jeff York/ 80 min/ American Revolution, Anti-Taxation, Right to Secede] “A typical handiwork of Disney during the 1950s, Johnny Tremain is a … [Read more...]
Passport to Pimlico (1949)
A London borough declares its independence from Britain. [ Passport to Pimlico credits: Dir: Henry Cornelius/ Stanley Holloway, Margaret Rutherford, Hermione Baddeley/ 84 min/ Comedy/ Britain/ Right to Secede] The full film is available online at the Internet Archive. “This is a wonderful gem of a film. The script is hilarious and the direction makes effective use of … [Read more...]