The 12 Best Movies About Freedom and Liberty, Ranked by Whatnerd

"The US Declaration of Independence states that 'all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness'—but this hasn't always been people's experience. History is plagued with slavery, violations, and injustice, and many films have explored this and given voices to the lost lives of the past. But in the words of Walter White: 'There's more than one kind of prison.' Life is full of metaphorical, societal, chemical prisons via things like addiction, debt, prejudice, illness, and political systems. Here are our picks for the best movies about freedom and liberty that eloquently explore liberation in various forms." - whatnerd.com