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The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

20037.81h 14m

Overview

Hugo Chavez was a colourful, unpredictable folk hero who was beloved by his nation’s working class. He was elected president of Venezuela in 1998, and proved to be a tough, quixotic opponent to the power structure that wanted to depose him. When he was forcibly removed from office on 11 April 2002, two independent filmmakers were inside the presidential palace.

Directed by Kim Bartley
Produced by David Power
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Top Cast

Hugo Chávez

Hugo Chávez

Themes & Keywords

venezuelacoup d'etatpolitical instabilitypresidentwoman directorvenezuelan historyfly-on-the-wall

About The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised is a documentary film released in 2003 exploring themes of venezuela, coup d'etat, political instability, president, woman director, venezuelan history. Directed by Kim Bartley, it stars Hugo Chávez. Hugo Chavez was a colourful, unpredictable folk hero who was beloved by his nation’s working class. He was elected president of Venezuela in 1998, and proved to be a tough, quixotic opponent to the power structure that wanted to depose him. When he was forcibly removed from office on 11 April 2002, two independent filmmakers were inside the presidential palace.

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