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      The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

      2003, Documentary, 1h 14m

      47 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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      The Revolution Will Not Be Televised is as persuasive and engrossing as it is unapologetically biased. Read critic reviews

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      Movie Info

      In April 2002, the democratically elected Venezuelan president, Hugo Chavez, faces a coup d'état by an American-backed opposition party. The two-day coup fails to topple Chávez, but the tumultuous event proves to be great dramatic material for two Irish filmmakers who happen to be making a documentary about Chavez as the coup erupts. They capture footage of the massive opposition and pro-Chavez crowds and analyze how Venezuelan TV manipulated images for propaganda purposes.

      • Genre: Documentary

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Kim Bartley, Donnacha O'Briain

      • Producer: David Power

      • Release Date (Theaters):  original

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $85.7K

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: Vitagraph Films

      Cast & Crew

      Hugo Chavez

      Hugo Chavez

      Self

      Kim Bartley

      Kim Bartley

      Director

      Donnacha O'Briain

      Donnacha O'Briain

      Director

      David Power

      David Power

      Producer

      Bartley O'Briain

      Bartley O'Briain

      Photographer

      Ángel Hernández Zoido

      Ángel Hernández Zoido

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      Critic Reviews for The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

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      Full Review… Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel Full Review… Geoff Pevere Toronto Star Full Review… Mary Brennan Seattle Times Full Review… Howard Shapiro Philadelphia Inquirer Full Review… Ty Burr Boston Globe Full Review… Jane Sumner Dallas Morning News Full Review… Ethan Alter NYC Film Critic Full Review… Jay Antani Los Angeles Alternative Full Review… Steve Schneider Orlando Weekly Full Review… Martin Scribbs Low IQ Canadian Full Review… Thomas Delapa Boulder Weekly Full Review… Chris Hewitt St. Paul Pioneer Press
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      Audience Reviews for The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

      • May 29, 2009
        Rarely has the usage of the phrase "at the right place, at the right time" been more apt. Makes for a fantastic double-feature with "Puente Llaguno: Claves de Una Masacre"
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      • Apr 04, 2008
        Amazing Documentary about the Coup to overthrow Hugh Chavez
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