The Big Scary "S" Word

CCF2021

Explore the origins and rich American history of socialism (with Wisconsin playing a pivotal role) in this engaging and informative documentary. Oft misunderstood, socialism has returned the forefront of American life on the backs of firebrands such as Bernie Sanders and AOC. Explore the past, present, and future of socialism. Is it dictatorship or democracy? Norway or Venezuela? Reform or revolution? With wealth inequality rising exponentially and climate catastrophes raging across the country, is socialism the cure for what ails us?


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Milwaukee Film is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to entertaining, educating, and engaging our community through cinematic experiences. We operate the magnificent Oriental Theatre, a historic cinema palace committed to high-quality and accessible film and education programming. Since 2009, the annual Milwaukee Film Festival has brought together film fans and filmmakers to celebrate the power of cinema. Our education programs and Cultures & Communities platform provide avenues toward making our community a more empathetic and equitable place for everyone to live.

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