Investigates the history of the crises and the forces that have embroiled the United States in this Central American conflict. The film follows the sad history of El Salvador from fifty years of dictatorship, through the civilian-military junta of 1979 and a growing dependency on American aid. Narrated by Mike Farrell.
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ACMI Identifier
015884
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Central America
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Coups d'etat
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → General Carlos Humberto Romero
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Dictators
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → El Salvador
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → El Salvador - Politics and government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United States - Foreign relations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United States - Politics and government
History → Central America - History
History → General Carlos Humberto Romero
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)