Mayami nuestro
Synopsis
Mayami Nuestro goes beyond the slogan "tĂĄ barato, dame dos" (âitâs cheap, give me twoâ) to force a rethinking of Venezuelaâs relationship with oil and national identity. Produced at the height of the oil boom, this 34-minute documentary examines Venezuelan lifestyles in the 1970s and early 1980s, questioning the consumerist fantasies fueled by petro-wealth. Through interviews with merchants, bankers, U.S. academics, and the testimonies of Venezuelans themselves, the film maps the eraâs version of the âAmerican Dreamâ as livedâand projectedâabroad. Winner of national and international awards and directed by Carlos Oteyza, Mayami nuestro offers a sharp, historically grounded critique and an open invitation for new generations to reflect on the legacy of oil and its cultural consequences.
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in United States.
