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81 out of 100

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6.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 39 Ratings

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  • Summary: On April 12th 2002 the world awoke to the news that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez had been removed from office and had been replaced by a new interim government. What had in fact taken place was the first Latin American coup of the 21st century, and the world's first media coup. (Vitagraph Films)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Desson Thomson
    90
    An extraordinary piece of electronic history. And a riveting movie
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Scott Foundas
    90
    A superior example of fearless filmmakers in exactly the right place at the right time.
  3. Dallas Observer
    Reviewed by: Melissa Levine
    90
    Fast-paced, riveting and affecting.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 32
  3. Negative: 13 out of 32
  1. AliciaP.
    10
    Viva los callados! Unlike Tony and Rafael, 80% of Venezuela's poor population can't speak english nor have internet access to participate in this film review turned-into-political discussion. This documantary is not only showing the side the main media never showed, but it also shows the human side of protagonists in both sides. Not to mention that it's filming, production and editing makes a very entertaining, good paced piece. I lve in venezuela and unlike my ignorant compatriotas, I have been IN the barrios (not just near them) and for the first time something IS happening in people's life, for the first time they are begining to have dreams and there light in their eyes -not to mention food on the table thanks to Mision Mercal, Doctors nearby thanks to Mision Barrio Adentro, etc.… Expand
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  2. HeinerF.
    10
    Excellent, all there is to say.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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