Bend it Like Beckham
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"'I put 'Bend It Like Beckham' first, then last, then first again. 'Bend It Like Beckham' is about bucking the system to find your own dream, but the system is family expectations and traditions, not government authority. I liked the movie's message of following not only your dream, but following your talent and being the best at what you choose to do. But then I wavered - it wasn't the government that was trying to suppress the girl's choices, it was her family. Is it really a libertarian message? Is promoting liberty and freedom limited to throwing off government shackles? So I thought about this some more. I decided that the quickest place to find a definition of libertarianism ought to be on the Libertarian Party website. It states: 'Libertarians believe that being free and independent is a great way to live. We want a system which encourages all people to choose what they want from life; that lets them live, love, work, play, and dream their own way.' Maybe the best way to promote this mesage is to show how freedom works - not how oppression fails. So who's to say that 'the system' is just the government? Why can't it be anything that tries to limit your choices? I decided that a movie that says it's OK to be your best, follow your heart, be honest, and maybe love, hope, family, and acceptance will still bring everyone together in the end, is fully deserving of the top ranking." --M.F.

"'Cute movie, but there's nothing libertarian about it. Zilch. I'm not one who thinks any movie that shows 'individualism' is libertarian. After all, there's an individualistic streak in liberalism and in conservatism, too. There's nothing uniquely 'libertarian' about fighting against the wishes of your parents or your culture. (Keep in mind: At no time did the *government* try to stop the young woman from playing soccer.) Further, I would argue that in a libertarian world, we *need* cultural guidance to help protect people against those vices that libertarianism would make legal. This isn't to say that we (personally) approve of a culture that discourages young women from playing soccer; just that we don't automatically bestow a 'libertarian seal of approval' on someone because they fight that culture. So: 'Bend It Like Beckham' is a nice (mildly) feminist movie, and a cute 'culture clash' movie, and a decent sports movie. But it isn't a libertarian movie." --B.W.

"'Bend It Like Beckham' is delightful and charming. A wonderful story about culture clashes, intergenerational conflict, and everyday family tension, the film demonstrates the power of openness and tolerance. But its message is not precisely libertarian. In fact, the film does not address the relationship of man to the state at all. Perhaps 'classically liberal' would be a more apt label. Regardless, it has a funky soundtrack and reminds us of the richness and beauty of human happiness." --K.Y.

"Okay movie, but very light on libertarian themes IMO -- and that's coming from someone who thinks and writes a lot on personal freedom issues. Resisting family/cultural influences *can* be pro-freedom, but in this movie it was presented much more as a typical teen-coming-of-age dilemma rather than an obvious freedom-related situation. Decent enough movie, but too light on strong libertarian ideas." --S.M.

"This is a great film about personal independence, sure to hit a mark with libertarians. " --K.R.

"A really upbeat film. Thanks for the suggestion!" --D.U.

"I'd give this film points both for its personal independence theme and also it has some social tolerance content. It's an upbeat story and a great watch. A must-see for girl athletes." --A.N.

[Released in Britain in 2002, but didn't hit the theaters in U.S. till 2003.] --J.O.

In This World
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"'In This World' doesn't promote freedom, but shows how bad oppression is. Actually, it would probably be more precise to say that its message is that war, corruption, greed, indifference, and hopelessness are bad. I don't know that this is a peculiarly libertarian message, so I ranked it lower. It is a magnificently crafted film from a cinematic standpoint, following no formulaic conventions about how to tell a story. It mixes dramatic and documentary techniques to create a moody, unflinching look at the plight of refugees of war. By introducing techniques of voiceover fact presentations and title overlays, it sets up an expectation that we are about to watch a documentary, and that what we are about to see is being filmed as it happens. Yet clearly, it must be a fiction, because it's too sharp, clean, and choreographed to be anything but staged. It maintains a curiously detached and distanced voice, and even the characters themselves seem rather remote from their own lives. They have a sad, worn-down air, and seem to trudge ahead with neither hope nor fear even in the most horrific circumstances. Their detachment from their own lives distances the viewer from them as well, unfortunately." --M.F.

"Visually, a brilliant movie. Stunning, even. Along with the 2002 movie 'Bloody Sunday,' this is perhaps the most authentic-looking recreation of 'real-life' events I've ever seen. If I didn't know it was fictionalized, I would swear it was a documentary (except for the fact that I couldn't imagine a camera crew standing by while people starved in a cargo container). The cast is also extraordinary; the director did a smart thing by casting real Afghan refugees to play the major roles; they gave the movie a verisimilitude that no professional actors could match. However, I found the libertarian message weak. Yes, it touched on the 'evils' of immigration law, but I thought the movie was more about the general dangers of poverty-stricken refugees traveling thousands of miles through dangerous, corrupt, and unknown countries. So: Intriguing movie with a fuzzy pro-freedom message." --B.W.

"'In This World' should remind Westerners of the power of freedom and prosperity for people will struggle mightily to obtain them. In fact, people will cross the globe, endure great suffering, and even risk their lives simply to enjoy what many of us take for granted. That, of course, is an important message, but it is quite subtle. Also important is the notion that human trafficking, like all black markets, is a terribly nasty business, but the black market aspect is only implied and will not likely be heard by anyone who does not already accept it. While touching, the film begins with a confusing introduction that suggests that one is about to watch a documentary about the horrors of war and the plight of war refugees. And its references to American bombing of Afghanistan might put off some viewers who think the Taliban and al Queda were worth every bomb. Still, 'In This World' does put a human face on immigration and challenges us to show compassion to those would cross our borders to join our society." --K.Y.

"Interesting but uneven. It would have worked better for me as a documentary, rather than a movie, and more details of why the two men were so driven to get out of Peshawar would have been helpful too. Still, a very compelling story, with some truly wrenching moments." --S.M.

"The story of two Afghan boys trying to make their way from a refugee camp to the free world. Pro-immigration spin that libertarians should appreciate." --E.P.

"Very sympathetic to the plight of immigrants." --G.G.

[Released in Britain in 2002, but didn't hit the theaters in U.S. till 2003.] --J.O.

The Little Chinese Seamstress
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"'This is not a movie without flaws, by any means. The manner in which it portrays literature and classical music as being magically transformative is a little syrupy and snobbish (not to mention wildly unbelievable), but hey - they only had two hours to try to explain how great books and music can speak to the soul, so I have to cut them some slack. The oppressive Communist Chinese 're-education' program was clearly criticized. There were many characters in the film who spoke directly about freedom. So the message was loud and clear, both for freedom and against oppression. Throw in a sweet love story, stunning landscapes, and appealing main characters, and it's a winning combination." --M.F.

"A nicely done movie with beautiful scenery, and an interesting look at the real-world consequences of Mao's Cultural Revolution. It's the best of the nominated films in terms of answering the question: 'What happens if a nutjob with total power runs your country?' However, that said, politics is to a large degree only the background element of the movie. The real point seemed to be the transformational power of art--in this case, literature. The novels of Balzac were able to lift two city boys out of their miserable circumstances and give them hope, and inspire the Little Chinese Seamstress to find a new life. But that transformation was personal, not political--which is why this movie only made #2 on my list. That said, it was an interesting look at totalitarianism. (By the way, I had previously read the book upon which this movie was based, 'Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress,' by Dai Sijie. It was also very good.)" --B.W.

"'The Little Chinese Seamstress' is a moving story of the human cost of government oppression and the irresistible impulse to read, learn, and tell the truth in spite of that oppression. It is the antidote to Orwell's '1984.' Told on a personal scale with which everyone can identify, the film is beautifully written and superbly acted. With gorgeous cinematography and smooth subtitling, it draws in the viewer and holds him gently for 2 hours. It captures the human spirit and lifts it up from the mud into which some always want to pull it." --K.Y.

"What a movie! Gorgeous cinematography, and an engaging story. While the libertarian themes aren't as explicit as they are in other movies (and perhaps not as 'pure'), their understated nature fits this movie perfectly. There are a few missed beats -- most notably the unexpected fast-forward toward the end of the movie, but they are minor and do not detract significantly from the film. I am not a person who likes to watch movies over and over -- but I already want to watch 'The Little Chinese Seamstress' again. Hands down the best of the nominees." --S.M.

"The story line, highly-reminiscent of Ayn Rand's novel 'Anthem,' follows the fortunes of two friends Luo (Chen Kun) and Ma (Liu Ye) as they undergo 're-education' in Mao's camps." --ISIL

"Definitely a film that libertarians should see." --S.R.

[Released in France in 2002, but didn't hit the theaters in U.S. till 2003.] --J.O.

Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
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"Personally, I seem to be missing the 'Lord of the Rings' gene. I understand that the books and movies are epic, beloved, revered, memorized, quoted, and re-enacted in full regalia upon occasion. The whole LOTR world just doesn't grab me. It's a character flaw, I guess. Generally, I don't care for war movies where the audience is supposed to be dazzled by the sheer spectacle of 3000 extras and stuntpersons in full costume, hair, and makeup hacking away at one another with various weapons of personal destruction. To me, LOTR is a war movie, largely built around giant battle scenes. Yet it succeeds phenomenally well at conveying the message that one courageous individual who stands fast and true can change the world (as long as the world hasn't been destroyed by the aforementioned battles). I think libertarianism and individualism are inextricably linked, therefore LOTR is eligible to be considered as having a libertarian message." --M.F.

"I read the LOTR books (years ago), and loved them. I saw the movies, and enjoyed them. However, if this ranking is based (partly) on the ability of movies to help persuade non-libertarians to consider becoming libertarians, 'The Return of the King' fails. Yes, I understand that some libertarians would argue that it is a parable of the dangers of power. And, yes, it is. However, the only message that most ordinary Americans will get from it is: 'Don't let evil wizards get magical rings of power. But, if they do, little guys with big feet to save us.' There is nothing uniquely *libertarian* about the movie or its message. Besides that, you can equally make the argument that the rings represent not power, but *technology*. (Compare the agrarian Shire with the industrialized Mordor.) So: Cute fantasy movie, some nice special effects, admirable job of turning Tolkein's masterpiece into a motion picture. But the allegedly libertarian message is either vague, non-existent, or will be missed and/or ignored by most people." --B.W.

"'Lord of the Rings' is a brilliant film trilogy, and 'The Return of the King' is a glorious third act. 'Libertarian,' however, is an odd label to put on to it. The film is world-class in its production quality and epic in its story and imagery. A grand tale of friendship, love, war, loyalty, fear, betrayal, struggle, honor, and so on, libertarians will quickly grasp the theme of power's temptation and its capacity to corrupt. At best, the film is 'Homer and Lord Acton Go to Hollywood,' but most viewers will see it as simply good vs. evil. That is highly entertaining, but most of us already ally with good, even if many of us don't quite understand it or don't always get it right. And the end is long time coming. While a great film, it would not change a single mind, although it makes a handsome case for monarchy." --K.Y.

"To me, this is a beautiful movie with powerful themes that was irreparably damaged by unnecessary changes from Tolkien's original tale. I'm not a Tolkien purist (putting the Strider-Arwen love story into the main story line didn't bother me, for example), but the numerous and totally arbitrary changes left me very dissatisfied with the trilogy. Aragorn's quest remains compelling, but Jackson destroyed the relationship between Sam and Frodo with the small change in the story, when they're near the top of Mt. Doom. Other omissions -- particularly the harm done to the Shire -- also weaken the power of Tolkien's story." --S.M.

"A fitting finale to this fabulous three-part story. The 'power corrupts' message is clear and the film itself is an artistic masterpiece." -- H.Y.

"OK, this has to be the winner. Awesome film, just awesome. And you'd have to be an airhead not to get the idea from it that too much concentrated power is bad." --A.A.

"'Return' is a special-effects extravaganza in which characters with strange names and unclear motivations engage in violent struggles, mostly resolved by magic--white or black--in an atmosphere that is a potpourri of myths and legends from many times and places. 'Power corrupts' seems to be the closest thing to a unifying theme in 'Return.' Power may indeed corrupt, but that is not the core belief of libertarians. Libertarians, for example, hustling entrepreneurs, might seek power of various kinds. The core beliefs of libertarians are that each person has the right to live his/her life as he/she wishes so long as others are not harmed and that the initiation of force to achieve political and social goals should be eschewed. I don't see this worldview in this film." --P.O.

"The LOR trilogy has to be one of the great libertarian film classics." --J.H.

Sand Storm (aka Bawandar)
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"Of the five nominated films, this was the movie I had the least expectations for, and perhaps the movie with the most negatives. Yet, it struck me as the movie with the most powerful libertarian message. That, coupled with extraordinary scenery, a fascinating look at another culture, and several excellent, underplayed performances (from the victim and her husband) put it at the top of my list. Like 'Bend It Like Beckham', this was about a woman defying her culture. However, unlike 'Bend It Like Beckham,' the government (that is, exploitive politicians, a corrupt police force, a sleazy judge, and an appallingly backward criminal justice system) was involved, and worked hand-in-hand with the worst elements of that culture to further victimize the rape victim. In this movie, the government was so corrupt and inefficient that it could not perform even its most basic function--protecting people against criminal force, and bringing the criminals to justice afterward. The message of Bawandar is clear: The powerful use government to maintain their power, and ordinary people have no chance against that power. On the negative side, this movie suffered from an unnecessarily complicated structure (a 'cute' couple researching the crime years later, while having pseudo-profound debates about East versus West, men versus women, and so on), some cheesy acting from the villains, and an amateurish style (which appears to be typical for 'Bollywood' films). But despite the drawbacks, the movie's clear libertarian message, coupled with an inspiring real-life battle against government oppression, made it my #1 choice." --B.W.

"'Bawandar' is a massive disappointment, largely because of its significant but entirely missed potential. The film's libertarian storyline is overwhelming -- even upsetting -- but that power is entirely dissipated by the subtitles, which are simply awful. The subtitle pacing is much too quick, often eluding the viewer, which disrupts the flow of the movie and distracts from the gripping tale being told. Perhaps this simply reflects the natures of Hindi and English, but I cannot imagine watching this in a theater without a remote control to rewind and pause. The translation from Hindi to English is irritatingly poor. So much for the residue of British Empire and the promise of Bollywood. On the other hand, the translation is so dreadful that the too rapid pace of the subtitles frequently spares one the pain of seeing the English language so savagely abused. Perhaps the subtitles are a metaphor for the main character herself, who is beaten, raped, and humiliated. A less significant challenge to the film is its embedding in India's unique culture and politics, especially its caste system. For a Hindi speaker, 'Bawandar' is probably a powerful film. For the rest of us, it is simply frustrating." --K.Y.

"This movie didn't work for me, as a good movie or as one with libertarian themes. The heavy-handed Bollywood acting and script often made me laugh out loud, when I was supposed to be feeling outraged or sympathy, not amusement. Individualist and pro-women ideas alone do not make a movie libertarian. I often found myself cringing as the protagonists were manipulated by high-level Saathin officials and other government bureaucrats under guise of helping them. I empathized with with Saanvri Devi, but knowing 'Bawandar' is based on a true story isn't enough to overcome the film's numerous deficits for me (or for my male viewing companion, who was less forgiving of the movie than I)." --S.M.

"A true story about a truly heroic woman who took on the Indian justice system to face down corruption and instiutionalized injustice." --J.D.

"I saw this one on the recommendation of a friend and I have to say it's a great, very touching film. A powerful story about the pursuit of justice." --F.C.

[Released in India in 2000, but didn't hit the theaters in U.S. till 2003.] --J.O.

The Animatrix
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"I just got finished watching The Animatrix and it's very good! What this video/DVD is, is a combination of CG-animation and Japanese anime. It also has libertarian-oriented messages through almost all of its stories. The Animatrix is a series of 9 different films. One story (Final Flight of the Osiris) is the prequel to Matrix Reloaded, and the others tell the stories of the last cities of mankind, the war with the machines and mankind's ultimate downfall. I thought The Animatrix was great!" --M.R.

The Barbarian Invasion
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"A biting look at socialized medicine, the drug war, and other sacred cows." --D.R..

Control Factor
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"Not the best film I've ever seen, but certainly of interest to libertarians. The story is about a man revealing a covert government mind control operation." --A.L.

"Here's the description for Control Factor. 'Lance Bishop was an ordinary, energetic, happily married salesman for a large insurance conglomerate...until one day at the office turned his life upside-down. After nearly being killed by a mysterious disheveled man who burst into his office, Lance begins to hear a powerful voice in his head that encourages him to kill his wife. Questioning his own sanity, Lance discovers the voices are part of a widespread government mind control project.'" --H.B.

High Times Potluck
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"An off-beat pro- marijuana legalization film that should be of interest to libertarians. Only playing here and there, however, so it's hard to find it in the theaters." --J.P.

"The people who made this film must be high themselves. Why is it taking so long to get it released properly? I've been waiting a year to see it." --H.A.

House of Sand and Fog
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"Great at showing the negative effects of government." --B.M.

"The plot is thick with libertarian themes: an Iranian immigrant brings his family to the US; he works two jobs to acquire enough money to buy a fixer-upper that he then sells at a higher price so he can improve his lot (the capitalist ethic); and when he picks up a house out of a county repossession sale, he is challenged by the prior owner who through her own irresponsible behavior (not opening her mail for several months, which included proper legal notices of county action) loses the house, to what started out as a government clerical error. So, after the fact, the irresponsible woman becomes the 'victim,' and demands that the rule of law be dismissed in her favor. I won't give away the ending, which is less than satisfactory, but it had the audience in tears." --L.B.

"This film doesn't seem to have much to do with libertarianism. It's [just] an intense drama about the tragedy that results when the irresponsibility of one person intersects with the inflexibility of another." --P.O.

Imagining Argentina
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"Antonio Banderas stars as a psychic who helps find political dissidents kidnapped by the Argentine government." --T.U.

The Matrix Reloaded
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"Cool flick with an anti-authoritarian flavor." --V.O.

Profoundly Normal
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"I have another submission for your Miss Liberty movie list. It is called Profoundly Normal. Kirstie Alley stars as a retarded girl / lady who marries a black man (also retarded) and documents their struggles with institutions and popular prejudice (both kinds). Then it also follows the trials of their son. It is based on a true story, so it is especially poignant. The kind of film that Dr. Thomas Szasz would applaud! Kudos to CBS for their courage and presentation." --B.B.

Secondhand Lions
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"I liked the positive portrayal of the 'Independent Spirit.' The story centers on two brothers, who have lived their whole lives on their on terms and never seemed to care what society or anyone else thought of their decisions. You come away with the feeling that these brothers lived a happier life by doing things their way, than the others around them who lived by society's rules." --J.L.

X2: X-Men United
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"A great continuation of the original X-Men storyline, with an underlying emphasis on the importance of tolerance." --H.G.

"A very good film, definitely. Not as good as the first X-Men, but still good. And the tolerance theme is still there." --M.T.

"Good film, but I don't think the libertarian thing is all that prominent here." --W.F.

Busted: The Citizen's Guide to Surviving Police Encounters
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"This is a must-see for anyone concerned about their rights as citizens." --P.Y.

"'Busted' is more of an instructional video than a 'documentary.' And while I'm completely sympathetic to its message, at the end of day, cops pretty much get to do what they want, and unless you've got it caught on video, it's going to be your word against that of the cop." --P.F.

"I would show 'Busted' to my friends, in their own immediate self-interest. Who hasn't felt that dread when they see red lights in their rear-view mirror, even when they are completely innocent? It's practical knowledge that everyone can relate to." --M.F.

"Good information, as far as it went, on tactics for dealing with law enforcement officer encounters. A bit too much ACLU cheerleading (especially since they don't seem to care about Second Amendment rights), but still a solid treatment of an increasingly important issue. Also good for expanding conversations regarding police power and police states, and related issues." --S.M.

"An important video that helps to protect individual rights by informing people of those rights." --J.C.

"'Busted' was certainly instructive and practical. The running of alternative scenarios to demonstrate the value of prudent behavior was fun and most useful. And it gave great advice: be polite but firm, never consent, don't concede, and don't answer questions without a lawyer. That is a lot less expensive than law school or hiring a criminal defense lawyer. In sharp contrast to 'Innocents Betrayed,' however, the film's set up--a re-enactment of a roadside bust--fails to grab the viewer. It was too long given the complete lack of framing of the issue. A shorter re-enactment or more direct set up would have been better. It was also a bit hokey at places, and narrator Ira Glasser was weak as an on camera personality. Overall, it felt like an instructional video that would be shown in class, and I suspect television viewers happening upon it would move right along thinking there is nothing to see here." --K.Y.

"Quite informative. A lesson of value for almost everyone." --K.H.

Help Me! I Can't Help Myself!
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"Like so much of Stossel's stuff--wonderful to see, especially on prime-time network television."--P.F.

"John Stossel is so consistently good - thoroughly entertaining while being thought-provoking - that he's a tough act to beat. I just can't believe sometimes that ABC not only airs his pieces, but produces them, promotes them and gives them prime time slots. Big kudos to ABC for sticking out their necks with potentially controversial material!" --M.F.

"John Stossel has made yet another great documentary. This one is about addiction and the need for addicts to at least try to fight the addiction to the degree possible and not just surrender themselves to the "I am a helpless addict" stuff so often preached by therapists. Having been an addict myself, I can tell you this is good advice, and you don't hear it often enough." --F.S.

"Another great 'personal responsibility' documentary!" --P.L.

"'Help Me, I Can't Help Myself!' Is my definite choice for Libertarian Documentary of the year. This report does a good job of exposing the the underlying mentality in our society that people are basically helpless. So many people believe this is true, that it eventually follows that we need to have a government that must do everything for everyone, or else our whole society will collapse. I hope that this program lead at least some people to rethink those assumptions." -J.L.

"'While I like John Stossel very much, this film didn't have the power -- or the clear libertarian connection -- that some of his other specials have had. Very good material challenging addiction models, but that isn't necessarily a libertarian message." -S.M.

"'Help Me!' was standard Stossel, which is to say, excellent. His challenging questions always manage to get subjects to ridicule themselves with their own words. I sit there thinking, 'Do these people know just how crazy they look?!' His ability to get people to open up and speak frankly is amazing. The implications for public policy -- especially lawsuits and tort reform -- are powerful, but he did not draw them out enough. I would have liked to see him spell out more of the connections and consequences for public policy. In keeping with his consumer reporting roots, he was quick to point to the predatory business that feed on and feed the victimology culture, which was good but probably won't redeem him to the left." --K.Y.

"Top notch! One of Stossel's very best!" --K.H.

Innocents Betrayed
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"'Innocents Betrayed' is quite interesting, but I think (and without very much tweaking) it would work better as a condemnation of collective forms of government. Obviously, gun rights are important and relevant whenever we're talking about oppressive regimes, but so is the entire bundle of rights, personal and economic." --P.F.

"This documentary gives historical evidence for the connection between gun control and genocide." --C.P.

"This film graphically shows what happens when the protectors (governments) become the predators upon the people (citizens) whom they have first disarmed using 'gun control' laws. Facts, figures, photos and footage that you'll never forget, from around the world and here in America." --T.S.

"A powerful film that shows, again and again, the inevitable result of gun control. Not a pleasant film to watch, but very well done. This movie has the capability of getting through to most of the anti-RKBA individuals in this country. It also provides a good springboard to talk about other government abuses of power beyond firearms issues.'" --S.M.

"'Innocents' has a great intro that grabs the audience by the throat and holds them for nearly the entire time. The pace was wisely quick, especially given that historical subject matter risks being less than riveting. I was particularly pleased that the film presented the brutal and awful truth of European settler treatment of Native Americans, showed slavery and Jim Crow for the violence that they were, and did not blink at discussing right-wing violence against socialists and their leftist cohorts. Two criticisms: First, in the section on Nazi violence, the film recited the laundry list of victims but failed to mention gays. I found that omission a bit troubling. Second, the text of laws passed too quickly to read through and really sink in. That diminished the power of the message and challenged the viewer too much. I loved the provocative connection to 9/11." --K.Y.

"Presentation never really drew me in the way it needed to. Compared to the other two nominees, it was a distant third." -K.H.

Burden of Innocence
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"'This documentary reveals that prisoners whose convictions are overturned often receive no compensation, no job training, not even an apology from the State--and so, traumatized by their experience and robbed of their reputations, they often end up homeless." --J.P.

Dangerous Prescriptions
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"'An eye-opening look at the FDA's flawed approval process." --J.P.

Larry vs. Lockney
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"A good documentary about middle-class heroism against government snooping." --A.S.

"Summary: What happens when a father goes against the grain to uphold the democratic rights of his son? Meet Larry Tannahill. He was the only parent in Lockney, TX to object to the school board's new mandatory drug-testing policy." --J.O.

Spellbound
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"'Spellbound' is an exhillerating documentary showcasing adolescents from all American walks of life striving to do their best at the spelling bee national competition. These eager and bright teenagers are pursuing dreams for themselves, their families and the film's audiences. I may not be able to spell it, but I sure laugh and cry when these kids do!" --A.S.

Third Party: Political Alternatives in the Age of Duopoly
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"Tells the kind of uphill battle faced by third parties in the U.S. Mostly focused on the Green Party but still relevant to libertarians." --V.W.

"Good summary of the kinds of challenges faced by third parties in the U.S." --E.V