Justice for “Romero”The influential and captivating film “Romero,” directed by John Duigan, depicts the life and death of Archbishop Oscar Romero. The film shows the world through the eyes of the Salvadoran people in the 1980s, when poverty and military rule were rampant on the people. The country of El Salvador was ruled by a small elite group who controlled most of the power and money, leaving the majority of the population destitute and powerless. This imbalance in the social system has left a large part of the population under oppression, constantly controlled by a corrupt government and even sometimes persecuted when they tried to express themselves. The Church has witnessed human rights violations and this callous behavior of the Salvadoran government towards its people ignited a spark in the Catholic Church, a spark that ignited a flame of justice. Led by Archbishop Romero, the Church of El Salvador becomes a critic of the government, not because of political terms but because they are Christians seeking justice for all; so that all people have the potential to live their lives to the fullest without any unnecessary obstacles holding them back. The film "Romero" constantly depicts how the ideology of liberation theology plays a major role in the Church's influence on the government, the oppressed and the military in a search for social justice. “Romero” is set in Latin America, in a country called El Salvador in the 1980s, when poverty and corruption infested much of the four corners of the country. The film is an authentic tale that follows the career and influential life of Archbishop Oscar Romero. The film begins as Oscar Romero is appointed archbishop, a role that profoundly changed his life and his country...... middle of paper ......cs of government, a government described in the film as corrupt and cruel to his people. Through his immense influence in El Salvador, he was able to encourage the Church and its faithful to fight for justice, equality and human rights for all. His actions and those of the Church demonstrated a sense of liberation theology. They saw the situation, assessed it, then judged what should be done. The actions raised by the Church served as crucial actions in the people's struggle for what is right, and although justice was not fully realized, the foundation was laid for a great future. The Church and Romero served as a great authority in bringing the kingdom of God here on earth. The fight for social justice has been a vital factor in how the Church is a community of all and how everyone deserves equal potential in a life without obstacles..