| Dastardly! Underhanded! Adolescent Espionage! 1952, America. The Reds are coming with another sinister plot to undermine Uncle Sam. Only one thing can stop them....a pledge of allegiance! Better Dead than Red is a short satire aimed at fears that captivated and consumed 1950's Cold War-era America. Portrayed in the style of a propaganda news reel, subjects such as fear of communism, the "birth" of the pledge of allegiance, and the race for space are explored with sarcastic urgency. Featured short-Cinequest Online Film Festival |