The Agronomist (2003)
A profile of Haitian radio journalist and human rights activist, Jean Dominique. It includes: historical footage of Haiti's vivid and tumultuous past; interviews with Dominique, himself and with Michele Montas--his heroic wife, life-long love, and extraordinary partner; and incorporates footage shot before Dominique's assassination on April 3, 2000. (imdb)
Cast and Information
Directed By: Jonathan Demme
Starring: Ronald Reagan, Aboudja, Jean Dominique
Genre: Documentary
Country: USA
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The Agronomist belongs to 4 collections
1. Features under 91 minutes (collaborative: moderated by epiphany - 56 stars)
2. Netflix Instant (collaborative: moderated by somnivore - 29 stars)
3. Coheed's Films I Need To See Or Try To Track Down (public: Coheed - 3 stars)
4. 2003: Year in Review (public: polanski28)
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| Oct 18, 2022 | doyler29 | 70 36th |
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It's a very straightforward documentary focusing on a lot of interviews with Dominique. He's an extraordinary man and Demme clearly feels that the material speaks for itself. It mostly does. It's a frequently compelling if very dry film.
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| Dec 03, 2009 |  |
DavidKahane | 48 29th |
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I greatly admire Demme's commitment to interspersing non-fiction offerings throughout his filmography, but I also need to sadly concede that this is not a strong effort. The film examine the life and contentious career of Jean Dominique, who operated a Haitian radio station committed to bringing information to the citizenry and speaking truth to power. It's easy to root for him, but the approach is too sedate. This impassivity prevents the film from moving past a dry recitation of bold history.
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| Aug 14, 2007 | HunterKing | 92 92nd |
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Manages to wrap up an inspiring man's story and a Haitian history lesson at one time
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| Aug 14, 2007 |  |
Vince Leo (Qwipster's Movie Reviews) | 77 80th |
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The power of speech, whether through films, radio or the press is such a vital entity to basic human liberties. Through this documentary, the voice of an agronomist who had a dream for a thriving people can live on beyond his assassination in April 2000, and his voice can continue to give hope to a nation who no longer hears his passionate oratories. [Full Review]
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