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DOCUMENTARY . 2003 . 1h 14m . 7.8/10

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised_

Hugo Chavez was a colourful, unpredictable folk hero who was beloved by his nation’s working class. He was elected president of Venezuela in 1998, and proved to be a tough, quixotic opponent to the power structure that wanted to depose him. When he was forcibly removed from office on 11 April 2002, two independent filmmakers were inside the presidential palace.

Starring Hugo Chávez
7.8/10
Rating
1h 14m
Runtime
2003
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Hugo Chavez was a colourful, unpredictable folk hero who was beloved by his nation’s working class. He was elected president of Venezuela in 1998, and proved to be a tough, quixotic opponent to the power structure that wanted to depose him. When he was forcibly removed from office on 11 April 2002, two independent filmmakers were inside the presidential palace.

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The Revolution Will Not Be Televised was released 23 years ago in 2003.
Overview
Hugo Chavez was a colourful, unpredictable folk hero who was beloved by his nation’s working class. He was elected president of Venezuela in 1998, and proved...
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 14m.

CAST (1)

Hugo Chávez
Hugo Chávez

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Released
Runtime
74 min (1h 14m)
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Rating
7.8/10 (54 votes)

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What is The Revolution Will Not Be Televised about?
Hugo Chavez was a colourful, unpredictable folk hero who was beloved by his nation’s working class. He was elected president of Venezuela in 1998, and proved to be a tough, quixotic opponent to the power structure that wanted to depose him. When he was forcibly removed from office on 11 April 2002, two independent filmmakers were inside the presidential palace.
How long is The Revolution Will Not Be Televised?
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised has a runtime of 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Who stars in The Revolution Will Not Be Televised?
The cast of The Revolution Will Not Be Televised includes Hugo Chávez.
What is the rating of The Revolution Will Not Be Televised?
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 54 votes on TMDB.

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Documentary
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