This video extract shows the events around the coup featuring on the bridge scene and media manipulation. Please note that tragically, Rafael Cabrices, key person featured in this clip defending himself and others with a gun, has died. To read an obituary written by Carlos Herrera go here.
The Venezuela solidarity Campaign has been growing dramatically ever since our creation following the Coup in Venezuela 2002. One of the significant weapons in the struggle to build solidarity is The Revolution Will Not Be Televised DVD. This is an award winning documentary, which is a must see for anybody interested in the current developments in Venezuela, is effectively suffering from a distribution boycott. Two years ago, after a long struggle to obtain a copy, we investigated the current position on its distribution. After finding out that it was not being distributed we started selling copies.
However in Sept 2004, we were informed by Power Pictures that they owned the distribution rights and we should stop selling. We gladly agreed, asking when it would be distributed by them. We even offered to distribute some on there behalf for free. They declined this offer and informed us that negotiations were nearing a conclusion regarding the distribution. We were informed that this would be around 4-6 weeks. As a result we withdrew the copies we were distributing at their request. However in January 2005 we were informed by a supporter in Canada that Power Pictures (the distributors) informed him that the film will not be distributed "in the foreseeable future." As a result of this we decided to distribute copies.
It appears that the world’s media just does not want to promote the prize-winning documentary on home viewing. The title of the documentary could not be more apt. We urge everyone to watch the film, go here. In the meantime, please continue to promote the solidarity work and please invite us to attend any solidarity events or meetings. We are looking to produce a small 15 minute documentary on the distribution boycott of the DVD and the developing campaign to get the word out. Watch this space. In December 1998, the democratically elected President Hugo Chavez, started a process to change the economy to address the needs of the poor. Since then he and millions of others have faced enormous opposition from big business and the media. The US inspired and supported coup exposed the opposition as anti democratic millionaires not interested in developing a fair economy.
This important documentary details the story of the Coup in 2002 against President Hugo Chavez from INSIDE the palace. This is the single biggest tool to disprove the lies of the opposition and demonstrates the peoples resistance to fascism. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (Chavez – Inside the Coup) shows events before and leading up to the coup, the coup itself and the rise of peoples resistance to regain their democratically elected President. This is the full version at 74 minutes long on DVD. Perfect for Solidarity meetings and people new to the situation in Venezuela.
Want DVD? Go here.
UPDATE
One of the key participants in the events around the coup and fight for democracy was Rafael Cabrices.
Tragically he has died at the young age of 60 with a heart attack.
To read an account of this see
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