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Choices of the Heart

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Jean Donovan (Melissa Gilbert) is a missionary who willingly travels to El Salvador to aid the poor in the midst of a civil war. Donovan becomes a follower of Archbishop Oscar Romero (Rene Enriquez), who is a staunch opponent of the brutal military-controlled Salvadorian government. After Romero is assassinated, Donovan struggles with the decision to either stay in El Salvador and continue the life-saving work she began, or leave the increasingly dangerous country.
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Sandra F This movie has stayed with me all my life.. Catholic School girl and all, I was 'overwhelmed' in every way back then as a teenager and I still feel that way today.. I'll never 'box it in ' to a category other than a true story that rocks your heart and soul! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/01/24 Full Review Audience Member all staR CAst good stuff Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Jean Donovan (Melissa Gilbert) is a missionary who willingly travels to El Salvador to aid the poor in the midst of a civil war. Donovan becomes a follower of Archbishop Oscar Romero (Rene Enriquez), who is a staunch opponent of the brutal military-controlled Salvadorian government. After Romero is assassinated, Donovan struggles with the decision to either stay in El Salvador and continue the life-saving work she began, or leave the increasingly dangerous country.
Director
Joseph Sargent
Producer
David W. Rintels, Joseph Sargent
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 40m
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