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A profile of Haitian radio journalist and human rights activist, Jean Dominique, which weaves: 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.
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Documentary, Biopic and Politics/Religion |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 30 min. |
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| Release Date: |
April 23rd, 2004 (LA/NY) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for violent images, nudity. |
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| Distributors: |
ThinkFilm
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$226,189 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B+
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Boston Globe, Ty Burr
"The Agronomist is smartly filmed...but it's so dazzled by its subject and saddened by his martyrdom that it never moves past the heroic politics of dissent." more...
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B |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"In Jean Dominique and his wife Michele Montas, (director) Demme finds subjects who reflect the agony of Haiti's struggle." more...
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A- |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Wilmington
"...a great documentary on the politics and history of Haiti..." more...
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A- |
filmcritic.com, David Thomas
"...(Jonathan) Demme reflects not only on Haiti, but on Iraq and countless other countries that have witnessed the bloodshed..." more...
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B+ |
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