Build a movie plot around this: Who is the president of Venezuela during the film? Chavez
Answer:
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised opens in 2001[nb 3][8] with footage of Chavez as he tours the country. Met with "popular enthusiasm", he speaks at rallies, decrying neoliberalism and the international community's attacks on his character.[9] The film outlines Chavez's rise to power, before covering his day-to-day routine and appearances on his television show, Alo Presidente, which includes a phone-in for citizens to speak with the president.[9] Chavez outlines his aspiration to be seen as a modern-day Bolivar.[8] Clips from Venezuelan and United States news reports demonstrate a "relentless campaign" against the president.[10]Interviews with communities from both sides of the political divide indicate how Chavez is seen by the rich and poor.[10] The latter support his stated aim to redistribute the country's oil wealth;[11] the former fear totalitarianism and are worried Chavez will institute communism. In February 2002, the media war intensifies after Chavez takes control of PDVSA.[10] The film states that the company was previously run as a private interest for the benefit of a minority, despite being state-owned. Business leader Pedro Carmona and union boss Carlos Ortega are the main voices of the opposition. After the pair visit Washington, D.C., the CIA and the State Department express concern about Chavez's rule and stress the importance of Venezuela's oil. A Venezuelan general appears on private television to voice similar disquiet. Carmona appeals for a public protest at the offices of PDVSA.[12]On 11April, opposition protesters begin their march outside PDVSA's headquarters in Caracas; Chavez's supporters gather outside the presidential palace. The protest route is changed to take it to the palace; shots ring out and civilians are killed. The private media blames Chavez's supporters, citing footage that shows them shooting at opposition protesters from a bridge.[10] The narration states, "What the TV stations didn't broadcast was [this camera angle], which clearly shows that the...