Hugo Chávez addresses U.S. interventions in Latin America and their effects on nations such as Bolivia and Chile.
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Hugo Chávez addresses U.S. interventions in Latin America and their effects on nations such as Bolivia and Chile.
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Synopsis
John Pilger interviews Hugo Chávez in Venezuela, examining U.S. involvement in Latin America. The War on Democracy presents events in countries like Bolivia and Chile. It critiques U.S. foreign policy and the so-called war on terror, portraying these actions as a front for imperial interests. The film draws on archive footage and testimonies to illustrate the consequences of U.S. interventions in these nations. It won the One World Media TV Documentary Award in 2008 and grossed $199,500 in Australia.
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Why Watch
- See U.S. involvement in Latin American politics
- Find out about Hugo Chávez's controversial leadership
- Meet key figures like Henry Kissinger and Jacobo Árbenz
Did You Know
- The War on Democracy grossed $199,500 at the box office in Australia.
- The film was first released in the United Kingdom on June 15, 2007.
- 77% of 13 critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes were positive.
- The film won the One World Media TV Documentary Award in 2008.
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Who directed The War on Democracy?
The War on Democracy was directed by Christopher Martin and John Pilger.
What was the box office gross of The War on Democracy in Australia?
The War on Democracy grossed $199,500 at the box office in Australia.
When was The War on Democracy first released in the UK?
The War on Democracy was first released in the United Kingdom on 15 June 2007.
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