About this project
While filming in El Salvador for his new feature-length documentary film "Return to El Salvador," Philadelphia-based director Jamie Moffett came across the story of the disappearance and murder of community leader, anti-mining and environmental activist Marcelo Rivera. Rivera's body was discovered in the bottom of a well with evidence of torture that indicates a death squad killing.
Rivera's murder coincides with Canadian mining company Pacific Rim's class action lawsuit against the government of El Salvador for opposing plans to establish a gold mine near the impoverished town of San Isidro. The proposed mine would contaminate San Isidro's already limited water supply, and social and environmental activists who have raised this concern have been the victims of violence and death threats.
In response to the injustice of Rivera's murder, Jamie produced this seven-minute short film to raise awareness of the increasingly violent situation. While the film was made without thought for profit, we look to you to help cover a small portion of the production costs.
If Marcelo Rivera's story has spoken to you and you'd like to contribute, please consider putting money in the proverbial hat to help support its production!
For more information:
Article about the project in the Philadelphia CityPaper: http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2009/07/30/jamie-moffett-el-salvador
Becky Garrison's interview with director Jamie Moffett: http://www.religiondispatches.org/archive/international/1709/el_salvador
Article in Upside Down World: http://upsidedownworld.org/main/content/view/2041/74/
Site and production blog for "Return to El Salvador," Jamie's feature-length documentary premiering October 15th: http://www.returntoelsalvador.com
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Two tickets to the Philadelphia premier of "Return to El Salvador" on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute!
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Jamie Moffett is an American independent motion picture director and producer.
He is a graduate of Eastern University, majoring in Communications with a concentration on Theatre Sound Design; nominated for a Barrymore Award in that field. He co-founded the non-profit organization The Simple Way, and formed the indie film company Jamie Moffett Media Design and Production in 2005. In 2008 he directed the feature documentary The Ordinary Radicals, recognized by eight film festivals, including the Garden State Film Festival, Crossroads Film Festival, ION Film Festival in Dubai, and the Acolade Film Awards. He directed the Another World is Possible! three volume DVD series along with countless music videos and short films.
Moffett’s latest feature film, Return to El Salvador, is narrated by Emmy Award winner Martin Sheen and endorsed by Nobel Peace Prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu. It reveals compelling stories of vibrant Salvadoran individuals and communities as well as the intricate geo-political systems that have profoundly impacted their lives. Following a multi-city North American theatrical release the film is currently broadcast on TV stations throughout the Americas as well as the popular movie and network television site Hulu.
