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      In the Name of the People

      1985 1h 13m Documentary List
      Reviews During El Salvador's civil war in the 1980s, four filmmakers set out to embed themselves with the guerrilla forces fighting the government. The filmmakers accompany the guerrillas across the country in a journey culminating in a large battle in San Salvador. Along the way, they meet a diverse group of people who lend their support to the guerrilla cause, from peasants to an American doctor. Narrated by Martin Sheen, the film explores the histories and motives of these soldiers. Read More Read Less

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      Synopsis During El Salvador's civil war in the 1980s, four filmmakers set out to embed themselves with the guerrilla forces fighting the government. The filmmakers accompany the guerrillas across the country in a journey culminating in a large battle in San Salvador. Along the way, they meet a diverse group of people who lend their support to the guerrilla cause, from peasants to an American doctor. Narrated by Martin Sheen, the film explores the histories and motives of these soldiers.
      Director
      Frank Christopher
      Screenwriter
      Alex W. Drehsler
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 13m