In the Name of the People

Synopsis

A documentary filmed in 1982 about the civil war in El Salvador, which goes behind the lines and into the ‘liberated zones’ as four American journalists film daily life amongst the guerillas in Guazapa, an FMLN stronghold within view of the capital, and follow them into battle against the government forces in San Salvador.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 75 min. Videocassette. VHS. col. 75 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1985

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Sixth form students; discussion material for undergraduates.*

Subjects

History

Keywords

civil war; El Salvador; Latin America; war

Credits

Director

Frank Christopher

Producer

Alex W Drehsler; Frank Christopher

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

Metro Tartan Distribution

Phone

020 7494 1400

Fax

020 7439 1922

Address

3rd Floor, Atlantic House
5 Wardour Street
London W1V 3HE

Notes

Formerly: The Other Cinema