The Big Scary “S” Word (2020)
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.
Director: Yael Bridge
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Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor as Self |
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Adaner Usmani as Self |
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Eric Foner as Self |
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Cornel West as Self |
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Vivek Chibber as Self |
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John Nichols as Self |
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Stephanie Price as Self |
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Kshama Sawant as Self |
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Matt Karp as Self |
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Eric Blanc as Self |
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Naomi Klein as Self |
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Brian Reilly as Self |
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Lee Carter as Self |
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Bernie Sanders as Self |
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as Self (archive footage) |
| Editing | Daniel Steiner | Assistant Editor |
| Production | Daniel Toman | Production Assistant |
| Directing | Yael Bridge | Director |
| Production | Yael Bridge | Producer |
| Production | Morgan Spector | Producer |
| Production | Eden Wurmfeld | Producer |
| Editing | Christie Herring | Editor |
| Production | Christie Herring | Co-Producer |
| Editing | William Haugse | Co-Editor |
| Production | Sasha Leitmann | Co-Producer |
| Sound | Osei Essed | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Richard Buonagurio | Sound Recordist |