Hugo Chavez, the polarizing president of Venezuela, commands the nation's attention through his weekly television show, Alo Presidente. As he attempts to transform his country into a model of 21st-century socialism, he faces intense scrutiny from critics who view him as a dictator and a master of media manipulation. Amidst the backdrop of Venezuela's vast oil wealth and deep-seated poverty, the film explores the complex reality of Chavez's revolutionary programs and the divided society he leads.