In the Name of the People

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Released March 01, 1985

Overview

In the Name of the People is a 1985 documentary film directed by Frank Christopher about the Salvadoran Civil War. The film follows four filmmakers who secretly entered El Salvador, marched with guerrillas across the country, and followed them into combat against government forces in San Salvador. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Runtime

1h 13m


Origin Country

El Salvador


Original Language

English


Original Title

In the Name of the People


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • El Salvador

Spoken Languages

  • Español (Spanish)

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Posters

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