This in-depth look into what the term 'socialism' means in the United States, explores the history of the word, its connotations, and its place in politics. Tracing back American socialism to its 1840s Wisconsin roots, this documentary discusses the many political leaders who stood for socialism as well as famous frontrunners who allegedly stole ideas from the Socialist Party. Democratic-Socialist Virginian politician Lee Carter, holds the flag for the modern-day American Socialist, making the argument for how socialism can ...
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This in-depth look into what the term 'socialism' means in the United States, explores the history of the word, its connotations, and its place in politics. Tracing back American socialism to its 1840s Wisconsin roots, this documentary discusses the many political leaders who stood for socialism as well as famous frontrunners who allegedly stole ideas from the Socialist Party. Democratic-Socialist Virginian politician Lee Carter, holds the flag for the modern-day American Socialist, making the argument for how socialism can do as much good as its well-documented harm. Directed by Yael Bridge. Clare Perez-Izaguirre Lopez, Rovi
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