Hugo Chavez, a Revolutionary in Power (1992-2013)

Chavez is a documentary based on the public and political life of the Venezuelan Ex-President from the day of the rebellion he commanded on February 4th, 1992 until his death on March 2013.
Aimed primarily to the understanding of international audiences, the documentary presents the ideological origins of Hugo Chavez which led him to challenge the political schemes in Venezuela during the early 90s.
His rise to the presidency in 1999, his opponents’ obstacles leading to the coup d’état in 2002 which ended with his return to Caracas supported by the low-class Venezuelan society.

00:00 The public and political life of Hugo Chavez
00:27 The objectives of the socialist model in the capital city were not achieved
12:54 Venezuelan President calls for calm and urges citizens to return home amidst suspension of lawmakers
23:32 The speaker discusses the importance of cultural revolution
32:36 Hugo Chavez's efforts for peace in Colombia and his exceptional character
45:45 People expressing gratitude and commitment to continue his revolution

Director : Luis Castro