South of the Border

Directed by Oliver Stone

In a masterstroke of documentary filmmaking, Oliver Stone explores the current social and political changes taking place across South America and tackles head on US media misrepresentations of the region. Whilst focusing on Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, Stone also interviews numerous other leaders including Raúl Castro and Evo Morales in this enlightening film.

Screening for at least 1 week

Review

“Good-humored, illuminating and without cant, Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone’s documentary South of the Border is a rebuttal of what he views as the fulminations and lies of right-wing media at home and abroad regarding the socialist democracies of South America.” Ray Bennett, The Hollywood Reporter

Duration:
78 minutes

Languages:
English, Portuguese and Spanish

Country of origin:
USA

Year of production:
2009