What is Hugo Chávez, El Comandante about?
The life of Hugo Chavez; from childhood, his arrival to power, confrontations, and loves to his last days as president.
Hugo Chávez, El Comandante (2017)
Witness the epic, gritty life of a controversial president, from childhood to his final days in power.
Earnest. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy. Based on true events.
Streaming on Tubi (free).
Hugo Chávez, El Comandante parents guide
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Cast and crew
Created byMoisés Naím
StarringAndrés Parra, Julián Román, José Narvaez, Stephanie Cayo, César Manzano, Sheila Monterola
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