Talk: The Big Scary ‘S’ Word Discussion with filmmaker Yael Bridge [] Center for Global Justice
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Monday, December 6, 20211:00pm CST – 2:00pm EST
Discussion with filmmaker Yael Bridge
For an older generation brought up on Cold War anti communist propaganda, socialism was scary. But today’s youth faced with the problems of capitalism, find a socialist alternative appealing. They are, in effect, getting in touch with an earlier socialist tradition in the US.
The film ” The Big Scary “S” Word” shows us that socialism is as American as apple pie. Featuring interviews with Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Cornel West, Eric Foner and Naomi Klein, this documentary 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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