I smell controversy. In his latest project, Oliver Stone travels from the Caribbean down to the Andes while examining the failed effort to push US free-market policies upon Latin America. In South of the Border Stone specifically focuses on Venezuelan president, Hugo Chavez and the opposition he faces worldwide.
Chavez isn’t the only Latin American leader in this documentary. Stone chats with a number of others including Evo Morales of Bolivia, Cristina Kirchner of Argentina, Rafael Correa of Ecuador, Raul Castro of Cuba, and Lula da Silva of Brazil all who expressed concerns over being considered equals with the US.
The big question surrounding this film is whether or not Stone can convince audiences Chavez really isn’t as bad as he’s made out to be. South of the Border will premiere this week at the Venice Film Festival but has yet to acquire domestic distribution. For now, check out the film’s trailer below:
