
In El Salvador, the new bishop speaks out against the death squads and the terror campaign the government is using in an attempt to crush the guerilla war that is being waged against them. This is seen as disloyality and the number of priests attacked goes up and even churches are shut down by the government. Based on a true story, Romero was assassinated in March, 1980.... (Full plot summary below)
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In El Salvador, the new bishop speaks out against the death squads and the terror campaign the government is using in an attempt to crush the guerilla war that is being waged against them. This is seen as disloyality and the number of priests attacked goes up and even churches are shut down by the government. Based on a true story, Romero was assassinated in March, 1980.
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| Decent Films GuideSteven D. GreydanusWhere Romero excels as a film is in its depiction of its subject’s gradual transformation. |
| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann BrussatA riveting drama about the radicalization of a moderate Catholic priest as he is exposed to the violence and suffering in El Salvador. |
| User ReviewMargaret SI have friends who can not watch this film. But if you want to begin to understand the man behind the sermons and speeches, this is a good introduction. His courage to speak his mind... and the transformation that led to that, make an incredible story. Well acted. |
| User ReviewAmanda TIt's nice to see the Catholics kick some ass with faith. (is that appropriate to type?) |
| User ReviewRob POnce again the true story of one church leaders fight to liberate his people, a fight that would colminate in his own eventual end, and recognition of the need for tolerance and social justice in our world today. |
| User ReviewStefan Lthe need for socially conscious people in all places around the world is still needed. Romero is a hero. |
| User ReviewPatrick FIncredibly moving and thought-provoking film about Archbishop Romero's journey of faith that leads him to resist government abuse and oppression of the poor and working class in El Salvador. This is a fairly violent film, but the grittiness is necessary to comprehend the evil against which he was fighting. |
| User ReviewPedro VIt is powerful and insightful. It is very disturbing and painful to watch. It describes the faith journey of Romero, how does he change to face and acknowledge the reality. Instead of escape and ignore it, he faces it, he is not born as a hero or he tries to act like one. He is forced to face it. Then he discover his calling. "To be the voice of the people". This is what he does. Romero talks about a serious question: what is the task of the church? To identify with the poor and to join with them in their struggle. A fundamental issue: Do we see each other as human? Why are we killing each other everyday. It is because we don't see the others as equal, they are inferior, that why they are not treated as human. "Do you expect my daughter to be baptized with a bunch of indie?" It is a disturbing statement, yet, in everyone's mind, we try to make ourselves superior than the others. It is a movie to make us think and reflect. |
| User ReviewBilly JA movie about arguably one of the greatest & courageous spiritual leaders in modern times and his quest for peace in El Salvador. Unfortunately his mission was cut short, and tragedy ensued. |
| User ReviewGreg JA deeply moving film about a faith walk we may strive to emulate. When I saw it in my 20's, I noted the balance that Romero achieved between advocacy for social justice and non-communism. When I saw it in my 30's, I noted the balance that Romero achieved between a peace and justice witness and evangelism for the spiritual and doctrinal truths of the faith. |