How to Stay Free (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film

Released in 1980, How to Stay Free is a documentary film directed by David Filkin, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. Democracies have only recently been considered desirable. Historically, it was feared that democracies always self destruct when citizens, forgetting that you cannot remove want and misery through legislation, insist on government actions that physically and morally bankrupt their nation. Friedman explains why the United States has so far avoided this outcome and how we can continue to do so.
Who’s in it. How to Stay Free stars Milton Friedman, Lawrence E. Spivak, Martin Anderson and Patricia Brennan, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How to Stay Free page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How to Stay Free (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for How to Stay Free change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in How to Stay Free?
- How to Stay Free stars Milton Friedman, Lawrence E. Spivak, Martin Anderson, Patricia Brennan and Thomas O'Donaghue.
- When was How to Stay Free released?
- How to Stay Free was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.