Romero focuses on the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador during the late 1970s. Romero was elected to be archbishop by rich upper class supporters within the church who saw him as a frail bookworm, who would support their agenda and not make waves. At first, Romero does just that. He accepts rich gifts from the wealthy supporters of the church and is wined and dined by them as the people of El Salvador are persecuted. The arm