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.
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In the Name of the People
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 1, 1985
Runtime
1h 13m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
60%
Original Title
In the Name of the People
Director
Frank Christopher
Description
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.