The Agronomist (2002)
- Starring:
- Jean Dominique, Michele Montas, (more)
- Director(s):
- Jonathan Demme
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Format(s):
- DVD
View All Versions to rent and buy
Synopsis of The Agronomist
The fifth in a series of documentaries revolving around Haiti's struggle for democracy, this piece from director Jonathan Demme revolves around the life of Jean Dominique, a Haitian radio personality who spent his life campaigning for reform within the notoriously oppressed nation. The Agronomist begins just after the 1991 overthrow of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, when Dominique and his wife, while at the radio station, came under fire from rebels involved with the coup. Referred to as an agronomist due to his background in agriculture -- which, consequently, brought him into contact with the feudalistic nature of Haiti's farming system -- Dominique's passion for reform landed him in exile. Rather than give up after his release, Dominique initiated a career as a radio communicator, and he allowed Demme access to the station and his personal life during key periods of unrest and political fluctuation. Sadly, the documentary ends with an account of Dominique's assassination in April of 2000. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 91 mins
Complete Cast of The Agronomist
- Director(s):
- Jonathan Demme
- Producer(s):
- Peter Saraf, Bevin McNamara, Jonathan Demme
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Categories:
- Documentary, Independent Films
- Looking for special editions of The Agronomist?
- See All Versions
- Subtitles:
- Check All Versions
- Closed Captioning:
- Check All Versions
BY MAIL
