Sunday, August 25, 2013

19 awesome movies that are secretly libertarian

19 awesome movies that are secretly libertarian - Business Insider - Amelia Acosta:

August 16, 2013 - "John Osborne's "Miss Liberty's Guide to Film and Video: Movies For The Libertarian Millennium" compiles over 250 movies that spotlight libertarian ideology, from anti-war films to dystopian portrayals of totalitarian governments to feel-good flicks about being yourself.

"We picked our favorites from Osborne's list and added some of our own for the 19 movies that best combine politics and cinema. They'll make you think and might incite some small-government enthusiasm. Get popcorn and prepare to embrace your personal liberty, for better or worse.
  • A Bug's Life (1998)
  • Apocalypse Now (1979)
  • Jurassic Park (1973)
  • All the King's Men (1949)
  • Star Wars (1977)
  • Ghostbusters (1989)
  • Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1977)
  • Fahrenheit 451 (1966)
  • Harry's War (1981)
  • The Godfather (1972)
  • It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
  • Jaws (1975)
  • Billy Elliott (2000)
  • There Will Be Blood (2007)
  • 1984 (1984)
  • Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001)
  • Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)
  • Whose Life Is It Anyway? (1981)
  • Fight Club (1996)
"Also check out Osborne's full book here."

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