The Agronomist
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- Synopsis
- As Haiti's political climate heats up once again, this documentary about the country's politics -- and in particular, political commentator Jean Dominique -- gains a newfound relevance....
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- Starring
- Jean Dominique, Michele Montas, Raoul Labuchin, J. J. Dominique, Aboudja
- Director(s)
- Jonathan Demme
- Distributor(s)
- ThinkFilm
- MPAA Rating
- Not Yet Rated
- Runtime
- 90 min.
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The New York Times | A.O. ScottAdd Critic to Favorites
It seems almost unthinkable that such a charismatic, generous and lively man could be gone. It also makes you understand what it means for a country like Haiti to lose a citizen like Jean Dominique.Read the full review
The Onion (A.V. Club) | Nathan RabinAdd Critic to Favorites
Driven by Dominique's personal magnetism, The Agronomist is a haunting, inspirational valentine to free speech and human resilience.Read the full review
Los Angeles Times | Kenneth TuranAdd Critic to Favorites
Director Demme has done other potent and meaningful films, but The Agronomist defers to none of them in its effectiveness and its power.Read the full review
