The Open Sky

Synopsis

Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero became a prominent figure in El Salvador during the late 1970s, advocating for the marginalized amid rising political tensions. On March 24, 1980, he was assassinated, an event that marked the onset of the Salvadoran civil war. Everardo González's documentary features archival footage and personal testimonies that reflect on Romero's legacy and the silence that followed his death. The film illustrates the consequences of his commitment to social justice in a time of escalating violence.