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The big scary 'S' word / Greenwich Entertainment presents ; producers, Eden Wurmfeld, Morgan Spector, Yael Bridge ; director, Yael Bridge.

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublisher number: K25623 | Greenwich EntertainmentLanguage: English Original language: English Publisher: [United States] : Greenwich Entertainment, [2021]Description: 1 videodisc (82 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inContent type:
  • two-dimensional moving image
Media type:
  • video
Carrier type:
  • videodisc
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Production credits:
  • Editor, Christie Herring ; director of photographer, Eric Phillips-Horst ; composers, Osei Essed, Giosue Greco.
Cast: Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-cortez, Cornel West, Naomi Klein.Summary: Featuring interviews with Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Cornel West, and Naomi Klein, The Big Scary ₁S₂ Word explores the rich history of the American socialist movement. Weaving together hidden episodes of history and verit ̌footage, the film shows that, contrary to popular belief, socialism is 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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This in-depth look into what the term ‘socialism’ means in the United States, explores the history of the word, its connotations, and its place in politics. Tracing back American socialism to its 1840s Wisconsin roots, this documentary discusses the many political leaders who stood for socialism as well as famous frontrunners who allegedly stole ideas from the Socialist Party. Democratic-Socialist Virginian politician Lee Carter, holds the flag for the modern-day American Socialist, making the argument for how socialism can do as much good as its well-documented harm. Directed by Yael Bridge. ~ Clare Perez-Izaguirre Lopez, Rovi

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Originally produced in 2020.

Editor, Christie Herring ; director of photographer, Eric Phillips-Horst ; composers, Osei Essed, Giosue Greco.

Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-cortez, Cornel West, Naomi Klein.

Featuring interviews with Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Cornel West, and Naomi Klein, The Big Scary ₁S₂ Word explores the rich history of the American socialist movement. Weaving together hidden episodes of history and verit ̌footage, the film shows that, contrary to popular belief, socialism is 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.

Rating: Not rated.

DVD, wide screen.

English dialogue; English subtitles.

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