3.4“In defense of the poor in El Salvador, he fought with the only weapon he had... the truth.”/ August 12, 1989
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.
“In defense of the poor in El Salvador, he fought with the only weapon he had... the truth.”
Archbishop Oscar Romero
Father Rutilio Grande
Arista Zelada
Lt. Columa
Curated based on cinematic style, tone, and audience acclaim
Father Alfonzo Osuna
Father Manuel Morantes
Francisco Galedo
Lucia
Bishop Estrada
Father Rafael Villez
Col. Ernesto Dorio
Gen. Humberto
