Long Game: The Bernie Sanders Effect(2026)
Long Game: The Bernie Sanders Effect Synopsis
Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, MS NOW Senior Contributing Editor Michele Norris takes an in-depth look at the groundbreaking career and burgeoning influence of Sen. Bernie Sanders. Through exclusive sit-down interviews with Sanders, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Norris explores the Senator’s role in shaping a new generation of candidates and political leaders who are redefining the Democratic Party.
Long Game: The Bernie Sanders Effect (2026) is a documentary and history film directed by Michele Norris, released on October 16, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Michele Norris, Bernie Sanders, Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- Director:
- Michele Norris
- Production:
- MS NOW
- Status:
- Released
Long Game: The Bernie Sanders Effect Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Michele Norris
Michele Norris
as Self (Host)
Bernie Sanders
as Self
Zohran Mamdani
as Self
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
as Self
Abdul El-Sayed
as Self (archival footage)
- Graham Platner
Graham Platner
as Self (archival footage)
- Steve Benen
Steve Benen
as Self (Producer)
Angie Nixon
as Self (archival footage)
- Troy Jackson
Troy Jackson
as Self (archival footage)
Darializa Avila Chevalier
as Self (archival footage)
- Melat Kiros
Melat Kiros
as Self (archival footage)
- Claire Valdez
Claire Valdez
as Self (archival footage)
Key crew
Directed by Michele Norris.
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Who stars in Long Game: The Bernie Sanders Effect?
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The main cast of Long Game: The Bernie Sanders Effect (2026) includes Michele Norris, Bernie Sanders, Zohran Mamdani, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Abdul El-Sayed. The film was directed by Michele Norris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Long Game: The Bernie Sanders Effect released?
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Long Game: The Bernie Sanders Effect was released on October 16, 2026 and runs for 1h 26m.