We've been in El Salvador for a week now to complete filming for Return to El Salvador over the rest of the month. Things have been crazy and we're working hard, but we're super excited about all the stories, interviews, and gorgeous scenery we'll get to share with you at the film's premier in October! In the midst of recent Latin American political unrest, we have filmed interviews with Luis Romero, an AP photographer who documented events during and after the war; Dr. Salvador Menendez-Legal, a legal advisor who commented on the recent disappearance and possible political assassination of anti-corporate mining activist and environmentalist Marcelo Rivera; and Wilfred Medrano, a lawyer at Tutela Legal, which documents cases like Archbishop Oscar Romero's assassination and brings them to court. They also contain the most important photos related to the tens of thousands of murdered and disappeared Salvadorans, which we had the awesome opportunity to film and photograph. You can find these exclusive photos plus special behind-the-scenes stills of all our interviews and filming locations on our official Flickr album.
These are just a few of the examples of interviews that bring the too-long-ignored stories of suffering Salvadorans to light, and with your support we can bring their voices to movie screens all across the U.S. Considering the recent developments in Honduras and the indictment of the United States military's School of the Americas/WHINSEC in igniting the coup, now is an opportune time to share the similar connection and long-lasting economic effects of the troubles in El Salvador.
There's only one detail standing in the way of bringing these stories to the big screen: We need $10,000 to complete this project, and we're asking you to join the adventure and the fight for peace and justice through supporting us in as many ways as you can.Make a $20 investment in our project by pre-ordering a DVD. You'll receive your copy in mid-December. If you'd like to share the film with a bigger group of friends (and we really hope you do!), contact us for rates and information to arrange a screening in your area. If you just can't wait and want to see the movie sooner, buy a ticket to the Philadelphia premier in mid-October. Donations of any amount are always appreciated, but if you'd like a more active role, please consider joining us as an associate producer! This $1,000 investment package includes lots of awesome perks like credit in the film, on the site, and on the Return to El Salvador IMDB page, ten copies of the DVD, and tickets to the Philadelphia premier and pre-screening reception in October. Click here to join the team!
As always, we thank you for your unending support and encouragement for our projects. Our independent films like these would not be possible without the financial support of friends and fans like you!
Continue to follow our filming adventure throughout the month on our production blog at http://www.returntoelsalvador.com.
