Chavaz: Inside the Coup
I forgot to mention this documentary when I saw it a few weeks ago, but you should definitely check it out if you have a chance. It is beyond fascinating; it’s one of the most riveting documentaries I have ever seen. This is the sort of thing you usually see in the movies, complete with media manipulation, massive public unrest, and a tremendously popular leader. It’s like a Tom Clancy novel, except 100% real. Thanks to the BBC, I was able to see it in the comfort of my own flat.
Check out this synopsis: “While shooting a documentary on Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, an Irish film crew found themselves caught in the middle of an attempted coup by opposition leaders and members of the military.”
I’m telling you, this movie is excellent! It looks like it’s opening in Los Angeles at the end of November. It is already open at the Castro Theater in San Francisco. (Mom and Dad? Get some friends together and have another one of your movie nights.)