VENEZUELA RISING As seen through the eyes of grandmother and community organizer Gladys Bolivar, the documentary follows her and her compatriots over four days as it is decided by popular referendum whether Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will continue in office or step down. The entire nation has been mobilized – will it be SI – yes he will be recalled, or NO – he will remain in office. Most in Venezuela feel that no less than the en tire future of their country is at stake. Issues of democracy and politics are addressed -- what consitutes a free and fair election -- and is that enough to ensure citizen participation? How are elections the ultimate measure of a successful democracy?
Venezuela Rising gets behind the headlines and into the neighborhoods of Caracas to find the answers to these and other pressing questions on democracy facing many today.