In the Name of the People (1985 film)

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In the Name of the People
Directed byFrank Christopher
Produced byFrank Christopher
Alex W. Drehsler
Narrated byMartin Sheen
Edited byFrank Christopher
Distributed byIcarus Films
Release date
  • March 1985 (1985-03)
Running time
73 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

In the Name of the People is a 1985 American documentary film directed by Frank Christopher about the Salvadoran Civil War. The film follows four filmmakers who secretly entered El Salvador, marched with guerrillas across the country, and followed them into combat against government forces in San Salvador. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.[1]

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  1. ^ "NY Times: In the Name of the People". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. 2010. Archived from the original on January 23, 2010. Retrieved November 16, 2008.

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