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Sep 3, 2021 · The Big Scary 'S' Word: Directed by Yael Bridge. With Adaner Usmani, Eric Foner, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, Cornel West. Historians, journalists and politicians reveal that, contrary to popular belief, socialism is in fact deeply American.
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- Yael Bridge
- 2021-09-03
Sep 3, 2021 · Featuring interviews with Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Cornel West, and Naomi Klein, The Big Scary "S" Word explores the rich history of the American socialist movement. Weaving ...
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- Documentary
- Yael Bridge
Sep 3, 2021 · Director/writer Yael Bridge’s documentary THE BIG SCARY “S” WORD takes a look at American socialism in particular, and its ideas for a fairer society for ordinary people, a concept that not only led to labor unions, but was promoted by the old trust-buster Teddy Roosevelt, and helped lift ordinary people and the country out of the Great ...
- Cate Marquis
Sep 3, 2021 · Kids say ( 1 ): This documentary is a hopeful, easy-to-grasp primer on that old trigger word "socialism." The movie's thesis is supported by an impressive roster of scholars, offering clear examples of how socialism can work. The Big Scary "S" Word realizes that, while most of us have heard the word "socialism," far fewer can explain exactly ...
- Yael Bridge
- Jeffrey M. Anderson
- Cornel West, Naomi Klein, Richard Wolff
May 7, 2021 · Yael Bridge. ‘The Big Scary “S” Word’ Review: Defanging Socialism as Capitalism Trumps Democracy. Reviewed at Hot Docs (online), San Francisco, May 2, 2021. (Also in AFI, DOC NYC, Mill ...
- Dennis Harvey
THE BIG SCARY “S” WORD delves into the rich history of the American socialist movement and journeys with the people striving to build a socialist future today. With inequality growing, a climate catastrophe looming, and right-wing extremism ascending around the world, many Americans are wondering whether capitalism is to blame.
Sep 2, 2021 · The Big Scary ‘S’ Word Not rated. Running time: 1 hour 22 minutes. Running time: 1 hour 22 minutes. In theaters and available to rent or buy on Apple TV , Google Play and other streaming ...