In the Name of the People

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.

Release Date

March 1, 1985

Status

Released

Original Title

In the Name of the People

Runtime

1h 13min

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