The Big Scary “S” Word

The Big Scary “S” Word

What's more American than socialism?

NR 2020 · 85 min · ★ 8.0 · Documentary

What do we talk about when we talk about socialism in the US? The Big Scary “S” Word explores the rich history of the American socialist movement and the people striving to build a socialist future today.

Directed by Yael Bridge

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