DOCUMENTARIES

Polarized Persuasion: Socioeconomic Divides and the Mechanics of Propaganda from Chavez to Putin

By Victoria Cuellar

How does propaganda shape what people believe before they even have time to question it? This documentary dives into the rise of authoritarian power in Venezuela and Russia, exploring how leaders like Hugo Chávez and Vladimir Putin used media control, censorship, and political messaging to influence millions. Through powerful firsthand testimonies from Venezuelan journalists and Ukrainian civilians living through war, this piece uncovers the human cost behind propaganda: fear, silence, displacement, and the struggle to preserve truth and identity in the face of authoritarian control.

Miss Representation of Women in Literature

By Victoria Cuellar

Inspired by Virginia Woolf’s question, “What if Shakespeare had a sister?”, this documentary explores how the women of Hamlet—Gertrude and Ophelia—are shaped by the patriarchal society around them. Through literary analysis and modern-day parallels, it examines how restrictions placed on women’s voices, choices, and ambitions have persisted across centuries, revealing the enduring relevance of Woolf’s critique of gender inequality.