A production by Francisco Guita and Alejandra Morales Hacktt (2011)
In the eyes of his supporters, he has championed the rights of the poor and bravely defended his country’s interests in the face of foreign aggression. Opponents have portrayed him as an embarrassing and dangerous megalomaniac, squandering the nation’s oil wealth while bolstering his own power base. This in-depth look at Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez explores his Bolivarian political philosophy, his adoption of “21st-century socialist” principles, and the challenges he has faced as a highly polarizing leader. Produced in anticipation of Chávez’s bid for a fourth term in office, the film presents interviews with community leaders, political figures, intellectuals, and journalists, all of whom shed light on the complexities of life in Chávez’s Venezuela—and the volatile atmosphere in which he pursues his aims. (Spanish with English subtitles, 53 minutes)
Thanks to Dr. Denise Fay Brown, Anthropologist at the University of Calgary for recommending this video.
