5 Factories: Worker Control in Venezuela (2006)

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5 Factories provides a penetrating look at the Bolivarian socio-economic project designed to challenge the dominant neo-liberal development model. Since the election of Hugo Chávez in 1998, the Venezuelan government has implemented reforms to transform the nation into what Chávez and his supporters refer to as a form of democratic socialism. As a component of this economic transformation, the government has supported co-ownership initiatives in which workers’ councils play a key role in company management. 5 Factories provides a unique perspective on the Bolivarian experiment, examining the successes and challenges of five companies rejecting traditional ideas of industrial management.

Director: Oliver Ressler, Dario Azzellini
Runtime: 81 min
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Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 5 Factories: Worker Control in Venezuela about?
5 Factories provides a penetrating look at the Bolivarian socio-economic project designed to challenge the dominant neo-liberal development model. Since the election of Hugo Chávez in 1998, the Venezuelan government has implemented reforms to transform the nation into what Chávez and his supporters refer to as a form of democratic socialism. As a component of this economic transformation, the government has supported co-ownership initiatives in which workers’ councils play a key role in company management. 5 Factories provides a unique perspective on the Bolivarian experiment, examining the successes and challenges of five companies rejecting traditional ideas of industrial management.
Who directed 5 Factories: Worker Control in Venezuela?
5 Factories: Worker Control in Venezuela was directed by Oliver Ressler, Dario Azzellini.
How long is 5 Factories: Worker Control in Venezuela?
5 Factories: Worker Control in Venezuela has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).