Venezuela-Last Chance for Democracy

Examines the difficulties of the Venezuelan government as it strives to be democratic and, at the same time, to meet the many needs of its people quickly. Presents some of the pressures with which the government must deal, such as the lack of housing and jobs, education for the lower classes, the actions of the revolutionaries, students agitating for immediate reforms, and the politicians rejecting any suggestion that their democracy should imitate any other democracy. Includes interviews with students, politicians, and people from the slums. Shows scenes of guerilla band activities., Examines the difficulties of the Venezuelan government as it strives to be democratic and, at the same time, to meet the many needs of its people quickly. Presents some of the pressures with which the government must deal, such as the lack of housing and jobs, education for the lower classes, the actions of the revolutionaries, students agitating for immediate reforms, and the politicians rejecting any suggestion that their democracy should imitate any other democracy. Includes interviews with students, politicians, and people from the slums. Shows scenes of guerilla band activities.