About this project

 With the 2016 presidential election cycle on the horizon, and the rise in popularity and acceptance of the "liberty movement", there is no better time for a documentary film that explores the notion of "liberty", what it has meant for the development of the current political climate, and how the re-embracing of its ideals can positively affect all Americans, regardless of political affiliation. Through interviews and b-roll collected during a 30 day production, the filmmakers will explore Libertarianism in its varied forms, uncover the schisms that divide its current adherents, and positively influence the future of the movement by unifying its constituents through a common alliance under its core principles.

Liberty is the precept upon which the forefathers founded this country, fighting against the tyranny and rule of the British monarchy, sacrificing their very lives in order to give all future generations a place to live free and prosper. Many ideologies which uphold liberty as a fundamental value also adhere to a philosophy known as the Non-Aggression Axiom (also called the "Non-Aggression Principle" or NAP). NAP is the idea that each person has the right to make his or her own choices in life so long as they do not involve aggression - which is defined as the initiation of force or fraud against others. It is considered by many to be the cornerstone principle of libertarianism. Thus, liberty can be defined simply as the freedom to make choices, to live our lives in the way that we feel is right -for ourselves, for our families, and for our nation.

The liberty movement has held strong through years of government lies, political corruption, and illegal wars. It broke numerous fundraising records during Ron Paul's 2008 & 2012 campaigns in the midst of an economic catastrophe. Enduring administrations which have trampled our natural rights and ignored the governance of the United States Constitution, the liberty community has stood together and maintained the idea that all individuals deserve the freedom to choose their own path in life. Today, however, the liberty movement is a fragmented mess. Amid relentless infighting and the self-imposed isolation of closed off philosophies, we have forgotten what we all have in common: the desire to live free. 

This film will serve as a platform to expand the call to unification through liberty in today's increasingly apathetic age, and bring momentum back to a stagnating movement. 

 Synopsis
Liberty will consist of three chapters covering the history and future of the liberty movement.

Chapter One: The Past 

Liberty will start where the main unification of the movement started (and, for some, ended as well): The Ron Paul Revolution. The movement has never been as closely knit as it was during Ron Paul's run for presidency during the campaign trail of 2012. Liberty will revisit some of the defining moments of the revolution, and their aftermath. Events such as the 2012 Republican National Convention (RNC), Paul-Fest, and the rally at the Sun Dome were moments without precedence in the history of American politics and have left an indelible imprint in the minds of Paul's supporters, for better or worse. We will be exploring some of the dirty tricks that were used to try to derail the liberty movement, the media blackout, and Paul's final attempts to be allowed a voice within the mainstream outlets leading up to the RNC. We will also examine some of the groups that were some of his biggest supporters: Oathkeepers, Liberty Candidates, C4L, YAL, RLC. Leaders from within those organizations, and those who were influenced by them, will expound upon their contributions to liberty and where they are now. We will examine how their views may have changed, what they learned from the experience, and how it has affected their struggle to further the cause of liberty since the events of 2012. 

Chapter Two: The Present 

Post Ron Paul, the liberty movement has fragmented into dozens of factions, often at war with one another over the petty details which define their specific ideologies. Many within the movement have failed not only to spread, but even to maintain the fiery passion for liberty which was ignited during the Paul campaigns. Since then, it has smoldered and even been deliberately extinguished - sadly, often from within. The Infighting which has taken place inside the movement which was once united behind Paul, is probably the greatest hindrance to its expansion today. The spirit is still there, but it needs to be rekindled. Liberty will explore the stagnation within the movement and the many different pockets of identity it currently consists of. It will help bridge the gap of understanding between people who may not be familiar with these philosophies, their adherents, or even their existence. Above all, Liberty will serve as a reminder that the core values of all these myriad factions all have one thing in common: they are all based on the mutual foundation of Liberty. This film will remind them that they have more in common than they have differences. They all share the same enemy: tyrants, and those who would use coercion to satisfy their desires, justifying their crimes with unjust laws, and trampling on the natural rights that all humanity has been gifted with by the simple act of being born.

Chapter Three: The Future

Many have thrown in the towel on trying to change "the system" through playing by its rules -rejecting politics, campaigns, and even voting. They have transferred the energies once directed towards the political playing field toward strategies such as self-reliance, self-governance, and self-sustainability. However, the most hard core Anarcho-capitalists, Agorists, Voluntaryists, Tea Party Members, OathKeepers, Anonymous members (and their supporters), The Occupy Movement, Militia Members, Military Veterans, liberty loving statists, and liberty loving anarchists can all find a common ground in the one love they share: liberty. They united for Ron Paul, and they can be united once more, but solutions, strategies, and alternatives are needed now more than ever. In the final chapter of the film we will examine what some of the most prominent minds within the liberty movement have done, are now doing, and are planning to do to further the cause. This documentary will create a general consensus of where the future of the movement is headed, but more than that: Liberty will provide a clear path towards a bright and hopeful future where the spark of freedom can blaze within us all and ignite a fire of change that will spread across the nation to finally ensure "liberty, and justice for all".

The Long and Winding Road (How to Produce a Successful Documentary)
There are three things vital for any documentary to be considered a success: a topic relevant to the market, high production values, and - most importantly - a built-in audience. Liberty, by design, has all three.  

Topical Relevance
With the 2016 election cycle rapidly approaching, there is no better time for a hard-hitting political documentary exploring topics that the mainstream news networks consistently ignore. Reminding people of the noble fights of the past, while offering solutions for the future, Liberty will appeal to the curious Republican/Democrat whose party ignores many of the issues they may deem most important. It will appeal to those who are seeking to expand their knowledge of American policy, learning from history so as not to repeat it. It will appeal to the liberty-minded individual unsure of how to proceed in these turbulent times.

Production Value

Film is primarily a visual medium, thus it is of vital importance to meet the standards of quality that over a century of film viewing has instilled in the movie-watching public. With state of the art equipment and a team experienced in utilizing its capacity to create atmospheric and emotional content, Liberty will not only be informing and inspiring, but it will be beautiful to watch as well. And with the talent of Jordan Page behind the music, the soundtrack will deliver an auditory experience that will fully immerse the audience in the journey

Audience Appeal

Without an audience eager to view the finished product, there is no chance for a film to change lives or make money. Fortunately, Liberty, by its very nature, has a built in audience of millions. While Libertarian and other third party candidates only received a small percentage of the popular vote in 2012, that number still stands in the millions. Since then, many more have become interested in Libertarian ideals. In fact, many of the topics that were first introduced to the political arena by Ron Paul have since become mainstream topics of conversation. Ideas such as ending the war on drugs, auditing (or even ending) the Federal Reserve, and addressing the corruption that comes with corporate influence have been addressed by major candidates from all of America's major parties. With Liberty addressing all of these issues and more, it has the rare ability, in a political film, to cross political barriers, reaching individuals spread throughout the ideological spectrum, and engage audiences of all affiliations.

The Team

The success of a great documentary depends largely on its crew, and we have picked top notch individuals who have extensive experience in filmmaking, research, documentary production, and political action. 

After breaking down the team, we will list some of the individuals we will be interviewing for the documentary. While many of them are locked in, we may choose to add or remove some of them in order to best suit overall feel of the final product.

The Team:

Director: Neil Radimaker

Producers: William Hopp, Jeremiah Rounds, Trisha Kirk

Casting: Gigi Bowman & Margaret Cecile

Music/Score: Jordan Page

Sound: Luke Rudkowski

Narration: Barry Hess

Camera Operators: Derrick Broze & Cody Mickey Beaves Adams

Location Manager: Paul Condon

The Movement:
***While all interviewees on this list have verbally agreed to appear in this film, the list is not intended to be all-inclusive. The actual subjects may vary, and additional subjects may be added or removed based on availability at the time of filming. ***

Kristen Alpert ?•  Anthony Antonello ?•  Adam Armstrong ?•  James Babb ?• Jason Bermas ?• Michael Boldin ?• Julie Borowski ?• Karen & Carl Bowen ?• Gigi & Ken Bowman ?• Derrick Broze ?• John Bush ?• Dave Cahill ?• Chris Cantwell ?• Zak Cruise Carter ?• Frank Castle ?• Cat Bleish ?• Gerald Celente ?• Ian Cioffi ?• Bryan Daugherty ? Tracy Diaz ?• Tina Downer ?• Barbie Dunn ?• Bob Dwyer ?• Julie Fox ?• Gary & Angie Franchi ?• Anthony Freda ?• Derrick J. Freeman ?• Penny Freeman ?• Carla Gericke ? Derrick Grayson ?• G. Edward Griffin ?• Ernest Hancock ?• Michael Heise ?• Barry Hess ? Thomas Hill ?• Michele Imburgia ?• Leslie Jones ?• Angela Keaton ?• Robin Koerner ? Cindy Lake ?• Mathew Larson ?• Chris Lawless ?• Caleb Leverett ?• Joan Lewis ?• Sheriff Richard Mack ?• Congressman Thomas Massie ?• Kristen Meghan ?• Payday Monsanto ?• Tatiana Moroz ?• Dave Nalle ?• Chelene Nightingale ?• Ron Noyes ?• Michael Nystrom ?• Sally O'Boyle ?• Darcy Van Orden ?• Jordan & Mary Page ?• Danny Panzella ?• Rich Paul ?• Eileen & Rob Pepe ?• John Ramsey ?• Walter Reddy ?• Deborah Robinet ?• Bobby Rodrigo ?• Francisco Rodriguez ?• Luke Rudkowski ?• Donald Rutledge ?• Mike Salvi ?• Ginny Saville ?• Keith Smith ?• Robert David Steele ?• Steve Susman III ?• Ben Swann ?• Josh Tolley ?• Josie Wales ?• Kimberly Faith Wood ?• Sean Wright

Filming of Liberty is tentatively scheduled to commence during the autumn of 2015 and will last for approximately 30 days. After principal photography has wrapped, the post production phase will take place in Las Vegas, NV. During this phase, the director and producer will supervise the final editing process, secure any necessary archival footage, score the film and mix audio, add titles and optical effects, and ultimately produce a digital master for delivery to backers -and distributors worldwide. 

Please, join us on the journey!

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