We live in a world dominated by crisis, imperialist war and exploitation. We are told there is ‘no alternative’ to cuts, privatisation, hunger and homelessness. In October 2012 Venezuela faced a choice: whether to deepen the Bolivian Revolution that under the leadership of Hugo Chavez, has brought dignity, health, education and hope- or to return to a brutal, unequal neo-liberal society where oil wealth lined the pockets of multinational companies and Venezuelan elite.
The people of Venezuela voted for Chavez, voted to fight for socialism. The Revolutionary Communist Group was on the streets of Caracas throughout the presidential elections. We joined hundreds of thousands as they thronged the city, braving torrential rain or baking sun, to express their support.
The Bolivarian Revolution illustrates what can be achieved when governments and people, working together, put human need before capitalist profits. Despite Chavez’s death in March 2013, the process is being built every day by millions of Venezuelans, working to create a society built on collective, socialist organisation and production. In that conscious struggle the spirit of Hugo Chavez lives on.
As the capitalist crisis bites in Britain, Venezuela provides an inspiring example of how the fight against austerity can develop into a fight for socialism. This film takes you on that journey, through the barrios, universities and workplaces to meet the militants, students and workers who are changing their future.
Alongside the achievements of socialist Cuba, Venezuela illustrates that not only is another world possible, but this world is being built today in Latin America
Screenings
MANCHESTER:
Saturday 12 October. Part of an FRFI Dayschool ‘Paying to be poor’ 10.30-4pm
Cross Street Chapel, Cross Street M21NL
Facebook: Fight Racism! Fight Imperialism! Manchester
[email protected] 07519 427 093
GLASGOW:
Saturday 19 October, 2 – 4pm
Upstairs at The Piper on the Square bar,
57 Cochrane Street, George Square, G1 1HL
[email protected] 07734 348 065
DUNDEE:
Sunday 20 October 3-5pm
Room G2 Dundee University Tower
Nethergate DD14HN
LONDON FILM PREMIER:
Friday 25 Oct 2013 7:00pm
Bolivar Hall 54 Grafton Way W1T 5DL
East London: [email protected]
North London [email protected]
South London: [email protected]
NEWCASTLE:
Tuesday 29 October 6.30pm
Barloco 22 Leazes Park Rd NE1 4PG
[email protected] or 07858 346 276
If you would like to organise a screening of the documentary in your area contact
[email protected] or phone 0207 837 1688
Documentary will be available free online at www.vivavenezuela.co.uk from 1 November 2013
DVD also available to buy. £3 plus P+P
Send cheques payable to Larkin Publications to FRFI, BCM Box 5909, London WC1N 3XX together with your postal address.
You can also pay via Paypal: [email protected].
