John,

Even during a pandemic, cinema remains one of the most exciting and influential forms of media.

In fact, this is often the very best format to bring the ideas of human freedom to life. Of course, it is more frequently used to advance propaganda.

Even during a pandemic, there were great tales of bravery, individualism, and liberty to be told. Unfortunately, we also saw this form of storytelling used to lie to Americans about their history and to placate the Chinese Communist Party.

Visit AIM.org to see the winners — and losers — of the 2021 Liberty in Film Awards.