American Reds: The Failed Revolution
Synopsis
The documentary AMERICAN REDS provides a historical overview of 20th century Communism and the growth, decline and contemporary relevance of the Communist Party, USA (CPUSA). Since its founding in 1919, the CPUSA has championed the struggles for democracy, labor rights, women’s equality, and racial justice. During its heyday in the 1930s and 1940s, it attracted millions of Americans to support its causes and almost 100,000 men and women to enlist in its ranks. The film begins with the Party's emergence as a small militant sect in the 1920s and documents its rise to the foremost radical group in the United States during the Great Depression, fighting against racism, sexism and fascism, as well as for the rights of workers to organize. It ends with the decline of the Party during the Cold War under the assaults of the FBI and anti- communist crusades.
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- Director
- Richard Wormser
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wormser
- Original Title
- American Reds: The Failed Revolution
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- American Public Television, Twin Cities Public Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Wormser
Richard Wormser
Richard Wormser, Bill Jersey
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Wormser
Writer
Richard Wormser
Producer
Richard Wormser
Director
Bill Jersey
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is American Reds: The Failed Revolution about?
The documentary AMERICAN REDS provides a historical overview of 20th century Communism and the growth, decline and contemporary relevance of the Communist Party, USA (CPUSA). Since its founding in 1919, the CPUSA has championed the struggles for democracy, labor rights, women’s equality, and racial justice. During its heyday in the 1930s and 1940s, it attracted millions of Americans to support its causes and almost 100,000 men and women to enlist in its ranks. The film begins with the Party's emergence as a small militant sect in the 1920s and documents its rise to the foremost radical group in the United States during the Great Depression, fighting against racism, sexism and fascism, as well as for the rights of workers to organize. It ends with the decline of the Party during the Cold War under the assaults of the FBI and anti- communist crusades.
Who directed American Reds: The Failed Revolution?
American Reds: The Failed Revolution was directed by Richard Wormser.
Who stars in American Reds: The Failed Revolution?
The principal cast of American Reds: The Failed Revolution includes Wayne June, Gus Hall, Gil Green, Henry Winston, Bettina Aptheker.
When was American Reds: The Failed Revolution released and how long is it?
American Reds: The Failed Revolution was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Reds: The Failed Revolution?
American Reds: The Failed Revolution holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).