“In the words of the great Salvadoran revolutionary poet Roque Dalton, La Manplesa is like bread for everyone. It tells the story of the police shooting of a Salvadoran man on the streets of Washington, DC, and the struggle of a diasporic community yearning to be free, yet living in the shadows of the Nation’s capital and empire. Witness this extraordinary story, so powerfully told by its activists, artists, and allies.”

- Ana Patricia Rodríguez, University of Maryland

“A captivating portrait of the Salvadoran diaspora and its contribution to social change in the political epicenter of the US.A must watch for those who still believe in the possibilities of art beyond creative satisfaction.”

— Bocafloja, Artist

“La Manplesa is a film to be seen because it is a film that tells the truth.It captures the essence of a people—the multi- ethnic/multi- racial people of Mt Pleasant who demand to be seen and demand to be heard.It is the story of dreams deferred but it is also the story of grand possibilities that can only come about when people unite for a common purpose.”

— Dr. Maurice Jackson, Georgetown University

"Moving,  compelling and thought provoking.... preserving the community’s collective memories." 

— Rebecca Medrano, Gala Hispanic Theatre

“La Manplesa is beautifully filmed and told, with a host of compelling characters struggling to recall and make sense of the tragic events that unfolded in their vibrant, multiracial community.“ 

— Scott Wallace, University of Connecticut