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The Big Scary 'S' Word

  • 2020
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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The Big Scary 'S' Word (2020)
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Historians, journalists and politicians reveal that, contrary to popular belief, socialism is in fact deeply American.Historians, journalists and politicians reveal that, contrary to popular belief, socialism is in fact deeply American.Historians, journalists and politicians reveal that, contrary to popular belief, socialism is in fact deeply American.

  • Director
    • Yael Bridge
  • Stars
    • Adaner Usmani
    • Eric Foner
    • Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor
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    205
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    • Director
      • Yael Bridge
    • Stars
      • Adaner Usmani
      • Eric Foner
      • Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor
    • 5User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    Adaner Usmani
    Adaner Usmani
    • Self - Asst. Professor of Sociology, Harvard University
    Eric Foner
    Eric Foner
    • Self - Professor of History, Columbia University
    Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor
    Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor
    • Self - Asst. Professor of African American Studies, Princeton University
    Cornel West
    Cornel West
    • Self - Professor of Philosophy, Harvard University
    Vivek Chibber
    Vivek Chibber
    • Self - Professor of Sociology, New York University
    John Nichols
    John Nichols
    • Self - Author, The S-Word
    Stephanie Price
    Stephanie Price
    • Self - Public School Teacher
    Kshama Sawant
    Kshama Sawant
    • Self - Seattle City Council
    Matt Karp
    Matt Karp
    • Self - Professor of History, Princeton University
    Eric Blanc
    Eric Blanc
    • Self - Author, Red State Revolt
    Naomi Klein
    Naomi Klein
    • Self - Author, This Changes Everything
    Brian Reilly
    Brian Reilly
    • Self - Lead Docent, Little White Schoolhouse Museum
    Lee Carter
    Lee Carter
    • Self - Virginia State Delegate, District 50
    • (as Lee J. Carter)
    Kate Aronoff
    Kate Aronoff
    • Self - Author, We Own the Future
    Scott Inman
    Scott Inman
    • Self - OK House Minority Leader
    Ricardo Núñez
    Ricardo Núñez
    • Self - Director of Economic Democracy, Sustainable Economies Law Center
    Richard D. Wolff
    Richard D. Wolff
    • Self - Economics Professor Emeritus, University of Massachusetts
    • (as Richard Wolff)
    DiCarlo Johnson
    DiCarlo Johnson
    • Self - Worker…
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      • Yael Bridge
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      References Chapo Trap House: Kenneth Friendly's Scorpio Smiling feat. Yael Bridge and Morgan Spector (5/6/19) (2019)

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    • Release date
      • September 3, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Η μεγάλη, τρομακτική λέξη από σίγμα
    • Production companies
      • Flat Five Productions
      • Meerkat Media Collective
      • Wayland Productions
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      • 1h 22m(82 min)

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