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The Agronomist, 2003
English
USA
Profile of The Agronomist
The Agronomist can be described as thought provoking, contemplative, and sincere. The plot revolves around corrupt rulers, journalism, and idealism. The main genres are documentary, drama, and historical. In approach, The Agronomist is serious and realistic. The storytelling is slow paced. It is located in Haiti. The Agronomist is originally a true story. The movie has received attention for being critically acclaimed.
Summary of The Agronomist
Jean Dominique, the Haitian radio personality, investigative journalist, and political activist who was assassinated in April 2000, is the subject of Jonathan Demme's informative documentary. Demme, who has directed other documentaries about charismatic figures such as Spalding Gray (SWIMMING TO CAMBODIA), asked Dominique to participate in this film in 1991. At that time, Dominique was exiled from Haiti and living in New York City, where he remained dedicated to combatting the oppressive Haitian government. Interviews with Dominique and his wife Michele Montas shed light on the strong personalities and utter conviction of these two charming renegades, while Demme interweaves footage that puts their lives in context. Shots of their independent radio station, Radio Haiti, show the husband-wife team broadcasting inside the station, as well as the building's bullet-riddled exterior. A tour of Dominique's childhood home, where his mother shares her reflections, instantly communicate his deep attachment to Haiti. Meanwhile, harder pictures of riots and violence show the country's deep-seated poverty, injustice, and political unrest. All of this culminates in a simple explanation of why Dominique was so dedicated to trying to make a change. With a nice balance of character development--highlighting Dominique's remarkable spirit--and political background about Haiti and Dominique's impact on its people, THE AGRONOMIST is a superb film. The excellent, dub-heavy soundtrack by Wyclef Jean brings a contemporary edge to the film's events.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 21 September 2003 |
| Runtime: | 90 min |
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Critics Reviews
The New York Times
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- by: Dana Stevens
Los Angeles Times
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- by: Kenneth Turan
