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Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists (1983): Cast

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Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists is a 1983 historical documentary directed by Julia Reichert and Jim Klein, starring Bill Bailey, Pete Seeger and Sylvia Woods. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Directors
Julia Reichert and Jim Klein
Genres
History , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists About?

The premise of Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists without spoilers.

The film chronicles a unique group of American outlaws whose story has long been untold, offering a sweeping look at the political activities of the American Communist Party from the early to mid‑twentieth century. Through rare archival footage and interviews, it examines their ideals, campaigns, and the lasting impact of their movement on U.S. history.

Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists Themes & Keywords

· 27 tags
  • fbi federal bureau of investigation
  • american
  • communist party
  • house unamerican activities committee
  • rights
  • worker
  • folk music
  • folk singer
  • professor
  • anti fascism
  • interview
  • mccarthy hearings
+15 more
  • political persecution
  • mccourt
  • blacklist
  • depression
  • spain
  • united states of america
  • fascism
  • world war two
  • spanish civil war
  • 1950s
  • 1940s
  • 1930s
  • 1920s
  • anti nazism
  • activist
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Cast & crew

Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists Cast & Characters

Bill Bailey leads the cast, with Pete Seeger and Sylvia Woods. Directed by Julia Reichert and Jim Klein; 17 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists

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From the directors

More from Julia Reichert and Jim Klein

More films directed by Julia Reichert and Jim Klein, best-rated first: American Factory, Julia's Stepping Stones, 9to5: The Story of a Movement and 8:46.

Details

Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists Also Known As

Also known as “正观“红色””.

Also known as
  • 正观“红色”

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Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists?

Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists released?

Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists was released on October 4, 1983.

Who directed Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists?

Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists was directed by Julia Reichert and Jim Klein.

More films by Julia Reichert

Who is in the cast of Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists?

Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists stars Bill Bailey, Pete Seeger and Sylvia Woods, among 17 credited actors.

Does Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists have a post-credit scene?

No. Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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