Sydney premiere of the new film "Inside the Revolution: A Journey into the Heart of Venezuela", plus a discussion with the director, Pablo Navarrete.
February 2009 marked 10 years since Hugo Chavez took office, following a landslide election victory, and launched his revolution to bring radical change to Venezuela. While wildly popular with many in the country, Chavez's policies and his strongly-worded criticisms of the U.S. government have also made him powerful enemies, both at home and abroad, especially in the media. Filmed in Caracas in November 2008, on the eve of the 10th anniversary of Chavez's controversial presidency, this feature-length documentary takes a journey into the heart of Venezuela's revolution to listen to the voices of the people driving the process forward.
"This is a rare film about Venezuela, a country in extraordinary transition. Watch this film because it is honest and fair and respectful of those who want to be told the truth about an epic attempt, flaws and all, to claim back the humanity of ordinary people." - John Pilger (Journalist, author and documentary filmmaker)
6.30-9.30pm (film starts 7pm)
Thursday, February 25th
Mitchell Theatre, Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, 280 Pitt Street, Sydney
Entry: $10/$7 conc. on the guestlist (to get on the guestlist email your name to info[at]alborada.net). Otherwise $13/$10 conc.
(See separate listing for Spanish-language screening & discussion in Sydney.)
For more information, visit http://www.alborada.net or email info@alborada.net
