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Return To El Salvador

17 years ago, U.N. Peace Accords marked the end of a brutal civil war in El Salvador.

This film is the compelling story of vibrant Salvadoran individuals and communities and the intricate geo-political systems that have so profoundly impacted their lives, making this distant war relevant to a current American audience.

Questions or comments? Email us: hello(at)returntoelsalvador(dot)com

Created By:
Jamie Moffett

Tags: El Salvador, Immigrants, War,

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