The search for liberty is simply part of the greater search for a world where respect for the rule of law and human rights is universal—a world free of dictators, terrorists, warmongers and fanatics, where men and women of all nationalities, races, traditions and creeds can coexist in the culture of freedom, where borders give way to bridges that people cross

~ Mario Vargas Llosa

By Cleo Brown

There is much that I do not approve of in the newly released documentary by Director Christina Heller named Libertopia.

I do not approve of the legalization of Marijuana and other drugs. Although our drug laws have, as did Prohibition during the Twentieth Century, spawned the growth of Black Market violence and crime, it is the duty of our Government to protect us from drug use and abuse by regulating our use of drugs.

I also, being the mother of six beautiful children ( who are all Adults now) do not support abortion but especially am against Partial Birth Abortions. I do believe, however, that Government, somes due to politics, sometimes necessity, has grown to be an awkward and mammoth entity. 

Having said all of this, I want to tell you how much I liked Libertopia. In Libertopia, the Libertarian Movement encourages twenty thousand people to move to New Hampshire where the participants, through the exercise of their Liberty, experience a higher degree of Freedom than elsewhere in The United States.

 The Project called The Free State Project, began in 2003 and has seduced Doctors, Attorneys, Artists, Musicians, Professors, and Politicians with its message. While I don’t agree with these people , I do support their right to move to New Hampshire to practice their way of life.

I also admire Director Christina Heller’s gift as a storyteller. In Libertopia she crafts the experiences of several key figures in the New Hampshire Libertarian Movement by interweaving their stories to inform her audience of the what, why, when, where, and how of the Movement.

An attorney from West Virginia, a budding and youthful politician from California, A College Professor from Buffalo, New York, and an Oregon Native who walks all of the way to New Hampshire to participate in the Project, are central to Heller’s production.

 I recommend this Documentary to all students of History, Political Science, and Sociology as well as to anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of our basic inalienable rights . Most important, however, is that Libertopia is provocative enough to provoke thought.

 On a scale of from one to twelve I give to Libertopia an entire bouquet of twelve roses.

Libertopia | Official Movie Site & Trailer | Feature Documentary

About The Author: Cleo E. Brown has a Master’s Degree in Contemporary African-American History from The University of California at Davis in Davis, California. She also has a B.A. Minor Degree in Political-Science and has completed course work towards a Ph.D. in Education from The University of San Francisco in San Francisco, California.