This holiday weekend, celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with stories that remind us why freedom matters. From inspiring true stories to thought-provoking fiction and documentaries, these MPI Original films explore the courage, resilience, and innovation that help free societies thrive.

Motherland imagines an alternate present where the state has relieved parents of the responsibility of raising their children. When a loyal rule enforcer uncovers a shocking truth, she is forced to question everything she believes and decide what freedom is truly worth. Stream Motherland on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and Fandango at Home. Don’t miss this compelling exploration of motherhood, control, and resistance. Watch the trailer here.

Kemba, starring Nesta Cooper (Apple TV’s See), follows a college student sentenced to over two decades in federal prison because of her boyfriend’s crimes. She never touched drugs or committed a violent act, but mandatory minimum sentencing laws left no room for context or discretion. Her story exposes how sweeping federal policies can devastate lives without accountability. Kemba is available to stream exclusively on Paramount+. Check out the trailer here.

Miss Virginia tells the story of Virginia Walden Ford, played by three-time Emmy winner Uzo Aduba (Mrs. America, Orange Is the New Black), a determined mother who champions educational choice to improve the lives of her son and countless other children from underserved communities. Her efforts helped provide access to safe, high-quality schools and made a lasting impact on the educational landscape. Watch Miss Virginia on Apple TV, Tubi, or Amazon Prime Video. 

Freedom Hair—with Simona Brown (Behind Her Eyes) as Melony Armstrong—tells the story of a Mississippi mother who wants to open a natural hair braiding business. Instead of being allowed to work, she’s told she must complete thousands of hours of unrelated training and pay fees she can’t afford. She challenges the law with the help of the Institute for Justice and wins. Her victory fuels a broader effort to cut back burdensome regulations across the country. Watch Freedom Hair on Starz, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and Google Play. See the trailer here.

The award-winning documentary Project Home follows innovators using 3D-printing technology to address housing insecurity. At the center of the story are two working single mothers whose lives are transformed by the opportunity to purchase homes for their families for the first time. Catch Project Home on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, or Google Play. Take a look at the trailer here. Watch the trailer here.

Looking for something a little lighter? Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game brings to life the true story of Roger Sharpe, whose remarkable pinball skills helped overturn New York City’s decades-long ban on the game. Funny, charming, and surprisingly inspiring, the film is a reminder that one person’s determination can make a lasting difference. Watch Pinball on Hulu and Apple TV. View the trailer here.