Inside the Revolution: A Journey into the Heart of Venezuela
(Director Pablo Navarrete, 65mins, Alborada Films, 2009)

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)

"A lively, well-researched documentary which pulls of that most difficult of tasks - an honest account of the achievements and the weaknesses of the Chavez government."

- Sue Branford (Journalist, former Latin American analyst for the BBC World Service)

::: Thursday 25th February, 6.30pm-9.30pm

Film starts 7pm

Entry: $10/$7 (concession) on guestlist. Email: info[at]alborada.net with 'ITR-Sydney' in the subject line to be added to the guestlist. Otherwise entry is: $13/$10 (concession)

Rodrigo Acuña (independent journalist) will chair a post-screening Q&A with the director.

VENUE DETAILS:
Mitchell Theatre, SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)
280 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000

Facebook event page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=278824753492&index=1

Map:
http://tinyurl.com/ykk5hb7

For further details on the documentary and to watch the trailer, please visit:
http://www.alborada.net/alboradafilms

For info on other screenings taking place in Australia visit:
http://alborada.net/insidetherevolution-australia-screenings-february-2010