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The Big Scary "S" Word

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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 together hidden episodes of history and verité footage, the film shows that, contrary to popular belief, socialism is in fact deeply American and led to popular government programs such as public schools and Medicare. Activists and journalists explain how the 2008 financial crisis, the Wall Street bailout, the Occupy Movement, and the ascension of politicians like Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez have pushed a new generation to embrace the language of socialism.
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Noel Murray Los Angeles Times All these pieces are well-polished, and some deliver fascinating factoids. Sep 3, 2021 Full Review Nicolas Rapold New York Times With its alternate ideas for addressing urgent societal and economic needs, Bridge's educational documentary helps envision other ways of getting things done, at a time when there's ever more that needs doing. Sep 2, 2021 Full Review Dennis Harvey Variety "The Big Scary 'S' Word" manages to make a potentially dry or angry subject more fun than you'd expect. Aug 18, 2021 Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com If you're on the side that's winning, you've already lost. Rated: FOUR STARS Mar 6, 2022 Full Review Alex Bentley CultureMap The Big Scary "S" Word winds up in a place where the only ones who will likely care about it are those who were personally involved in its making. Sep 18, 2021 Full Review Brad Keefe Columbus Alive The audience for this documentary will find it affirms their beliefs. The question is, how many minds will it actually change. Rated: 2/5 Sep 17, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis 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 together hidden episodes of history and verité footage, the film shows that, contrary to popular belief, socialism is in fact deeply American and led to popular government programs such as public schools and Medicare. Activists and journalists explain how the 2008 financial crisis, the Wall Street bailout, the Occupy Movement, and the ascension of politicians like Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez have pushed a new generation to embrace the language of socialism.
Director
Yael Bridge
Producer
Yael Bridge, Morgan Spector, Eden Wurmfeld
Distributor
Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co
Flat Five Productions, Wayland Productions, Meerkat Media Collective
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 3, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 3, 2021
Runtime
1h 22m
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