The Big Scary 'S' Word
“What's more American than socialism?”
Synopsis
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.
Credits
- Eric Foneras Self - Professor of History, Columbia University
- Keeanga Yamahtta Tayloras Self - Asst. Professor of African American Studies, Princeton University
- Cornel Westas Self - Professor of Philosophy, Harvard University
- Vivek Chibberas Self - Professor of Sociology, New York University
- John Nicholsas Self - Author, The S-Word
- Stephanie Priceas Self - Public School Teacher
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Edited by Christie HerringShot by Eric Phillips HorstScored by Giosue Greco
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18 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Eric Foner
as Self - Professor of History, Columbia University
Keeanga Yamahtta Taylor
as Self - Asst. Professor of African American Studies, Princeton University
Cornel West
as Self - Professor of Philosophy, Harvard University
Vivek Chibber
as Self - Professor of Sociology, New York University
John Nichols
as Self - Author, The S-Word
Stephanie Price
as Self - Public School Teacher
Kshama Sawant
as Self - Seattle City Council
Adaner Usmani
as Self - Asst. Professor of Sociology, Harvard University
Matt Karp
as Self - Professor of History, Princeton University
Eric Blanc
as Self - Author, Red State Revolt
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