Philadelphia, PA June 10, 2010 - Philadelphia based documentary filmmaker Jamie Moffett will attend the DC debut of his feature, Return to El Salvador at the GALA Hispanic Theater July 8th-14th. Fresh on the heels of screening this groundbreaking work before Canadian Parliament, this will be part of a 30 city US theatrical tour. Mr. Moffett will be in attendance and available for comment and interview. The event will be hosted by Jim Wallis, President of Sojourners.

The GALA Hispanic Theater
3333 14th Street, NW Washington, DC.

Thursday July 8th, 8pm (Hosted by Sojourners)
Friday July 9th, 7pm & 8:30pm
Saturday July 10th, 7pm & 8:30pm
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Monday July 12th, 7pm & 8:30pm $10 / $5 with student ID
Tuesday July 13th, 7pm & 8:30pm $10 / $5 with student ID (Hosted by CISPES)
Wednesday July 14th, 7pm & 8:30pm $10 / $5 with student ID

TICKETS: tickets.returntoelsalvador.com

Return to El Salvador documents the aftermath of a 12 year civil war and the interplay between the Salvadoran people and the US politics and policies that directly influence the Central American country. Narrated by Martin Sheen, the film features interviews by former US ambassador to El Salvador Robert White, and has been endorsed by Nobel Peace Prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

The film also outlines the disappearance of prominent mining activist Marcelo Rivera. While in El Salvador shooting principal photography, Moffett and his crew stumbled upon the disappearance of Rivera - he had been "disappeared" days prior to the filming of the documentary. Investigating further, our crew found more and more signs in this mysterious disappearance pointing towards the Vancouver-based Pacific Rim Mining Company. Eventually, as the film goes on to tell, Rivera's body was found - not by police, who had no information, but by his friends.

"This is the film Glenn Beck won't want you to see," says Wallis. "This film celebrates the courageous social justice churches of El Salvador that boldly confronted their country’s unjust and murderous regime, a government supported by U.S. foreign policy. Heroic church leaders, such as Archbishop Oscar Romero, endured the harshest threats until tragically their lives ended in martyrdom. Their story should embolden every believer to make social justice central to their faith."

What Return to El Salvador makes clear is that the rebuilding is not over, and that the spectre of Salvadoran death squads still lingers. Moffett screened the film to Canadian Parliament at the behest of MP John McKay. Return to El Salvador was requested by McKay because he brought forth Bill C-300, a corporate accountability bill, to Canadian Parliament and is invested in our film's message.

"Return to El Salvador is a moving documentary which highlights the unwavering strength of the El Salvadorian people through immense hardships," says McKay. "Chronicling the country’s difficult past, Jamie Moffett highlights the key issues that exist in the country today. His portrayal of the issues this country faces, particularly those related to matters of foreign interference demonstrate the importance of our own countries actions, on those living in this small country."

Local Hispanic-led and run organizations as well as immigrant rights activists and youth will be in attendance. Mr. Moffett is available for comment and interview.

Jamie Moffett, Director, Return to El Salvador
solutions@jamiemoffett.com

Ph: +215.840.8552