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Captive in El Salvador

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Much of the debate over the role of the U.S. in Central America focuses on this tiny nation about which filmaker Ofra Bikel says ‘we know so much, but we know so little.’ In this report, Bikel takes us into the heart of El Slavador to examine the politics and the people the U.S. government supports there.

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What is Captive in El Salvador (1984) about?

Much of the debate over the role of the U.S. in Central America focuses on this tiny nation about which filmaker Ofra Bikel says ‘we know so much, but we know so little.’ In this report, Bikel takes us into the heart of El Slavador to examine the politics and the people the U.S. government supports there.

Who stars in Captive in El Salvador?

Captive in El Salvador stars Ofra Bikel (Self), Tony Szulc (Self), Judy Woodruff (Self). The film was directed by Ofra Bikel.

How long is Captive in El Salvador?

Captive in El Salvador has a runtime of 58 min and premiered in 1984.

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