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Romero

“In defense of the poor in El Salvador, he fought with the only weapon he had... the truth.”

Director
John Duigan
Year
1989
Runtime
1h 45m
Rated
PG-13
Release
1989
Language
en
Country
US

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01 · Overview

What it’s about

The story

Romero is a compelling and deeply moving look at the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, who made the ultimate sacrifice in a passionate stand against social injustice and oppression in his county. This film chronicles the transformation of Romero from an apolitical, complacent priest to a committed leader of the Salvadoran people.

  • #social commentary
  • #social control
  • #catholicism
  • #church
  • #reflective
  • #priest
  • #bishop
  • #murder
  • #public murder

  • Directed by

    John Duigan

  • Written by

    John Sacret Young

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