Documenting the first coup of the twenty-first century from the inside, this is a thrilling insight into the President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, charting the last seven months in the run up to the April 2002 coup d'état against him and his dramatic return to power forty-eight hours later.

Co-directors Kim Bartley and Donnacha O'Briain were not only present during the rioting and protests sparked off by the coup ' a brief and finally unsuccessful attempt by Venezuelan media and military elites to seize power from the democratically-elected Chavez government ' they were inside the presidential palace grounds through the night and morning with members of Chavez's government .

A wonderful story, brilliantly told. The energy and pace of this documentary, combined with remarkable insider footage, make it a thrilling experience for the viewer. The meticulous journalism of this program exposes the mendacious journalism of others. A combination of intelligence, passion, and humour illuminates this controversial tale of big oil, international intrigue, charismatic leadership, class struggle, revolution and ultimately, the hopes of people for real democracy. - BANFF Rockie Awards

Best Documentary - Galway Film Fleadh, Ireland Jury Award - Malaga International Film Festival, Spain Best Documentary - Seattle Film Festival