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Cameron Hawley: Libertarian Film Hero
Cameron Hawley — born September 19, 1905 — was an American fiction writer. Two films based on his books are unusual for their Randian tone and strongly…
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Heaven on Earth: The Rise and Fall of Socialism (2005)
A documentary chronicle of the rise and fall of socialism: from its utopian beginnings, through its bloody and totalitarian peak of power, to its sudden…
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Perfect Film For Labor Day
Celebrate Labor Day by watching On the Waterfront, about a heroic few who stand alone against the corrupt bosses of a powerful union.
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On the Waterfront (1954)
A heroic few stand alone against the corrupt bosses of a powerful union.
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After the Promise (1987)
A naive Depression-era widower who applies for welfare is robbed of his family by state child protection bureaucrats. Story inspired by actual events.
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Frank Snepp: CIA Officer Admits PsyOps Used In US
A few years ago, we learned from the Twitter data releases that the FBI was secretly controlling the conversation on Twitter by selectively…
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August 2026

Fahrenheit 451 (1966)
In a future time when books are banned, a secret underground preserves the world’s literature.
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John Locke: His Libertarian Philosophy In 5 Short Films
“Being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions.” — John Locke
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Libertarian Movies for Students: Top Ten
Of the nearly three hundred libertarian films and documentaries identified and reviewed on this site, we picked just 10 (and then got excited and added…
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Marilyn Monroe's Unlikely Defender: Ayn Rand
When Marilyn Monroe died -- over half a century ago, on August 5th, 1962 -- of an apparent suicide, it was Ayn Rand who came to her defense, savaging…
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Raoul Wallenberg: Happy Angel Birthday!
Raoul Wallenberg, born on August 4th, 1912 in Sweden, a hero who saved thousands of Jews in WWII, has been nearly forgotten but you can remember him…
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Pimpernel Smith (1941)
A secret protector shepherds “enemies of the state” from Nazi Germany to safety.
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