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South of the Border, 2009

South of the Border

English, Spanish

USA

Rating:6.6
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Profile of South of the Border

South of the Border can be described as contemplative, sincere, and uplifting. The plot revolves around a head of state, leadership, and media. The main genre is documentary. In approach, South of the Border is serious and realistic. It is located in South America. It takes place in contemporary times. South of the Border has received attention for being controversial.

Summary of South of the Border

In January 2009, Oliver Stone travelled to Venezuela to interview President Hugo Chavez, and examine the way Chavez has been portrayed in the U.S. media. Was Chavez really the “anti-American” force the media claimed he was? Once the journey began, however, Stone and his crew found themselves going beyond Venezuela to several other countries, and interviewing seven Presidents in the region, telling a larger and even more compelling story. In casual conversation, Stone sits down with Presidents Chavez, Evo Morales (Bolivia), Lula da Silva (Brazil), Cristina Kirchner (Argentina), as well as her husband and ex-President Nestor Kirchner, Fernando Lugo (Paraguay), Rafael Correa (Ecuador), and Raul Castro (Cuba).

Details

Language: English, Spanish
Country: USA
Release date: 13 February 2010
Runtime: 78 min

Cast and Crew

Tariq Ali

as Himself

Raúl Castro

as Himself

Hugo Chávez

as Himself

Rafael Correa

as Himself

Photos

South of the Border (2009)
South of the Border (2009)

Clips

South of the Border
South of the Border: Trailer

Users Reviews

In this documentary, the director Oliver Stone visits several of South America¿s left-leaning presidents, and discusses their rise to power against the backdrop of American colonialism. His interviews with the presidents are not particularly...
Very un-journalistic
I was surprised to see how one sided this film was. Stone made all the wrong decisions while making this documentary. It could have been amazing, but instead it is an insult and sadly predictable.
Likely to see
Not for me

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