Romero

Romero (1989)

1989-08-25 · 105 min · Rating 7.00/10 (40 votes)

In defense of the poor in El Salvador, he fought with the only weapon he had... the truth.

Romero is a compelling and deeply moving look at the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, who made the ultimate sacrifice in a passionate stand against social injustice and oppression in his county. This film chronicles the transformation of Romero from an apolitical, complacent priest to a committed leader of the Salvadoran people.

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bishop catholicism church murder priest public murder reflective social commentary social control

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