Rate this Movie 
How does the Tomatometer work
Reviews Counted:67
Fresh:64
Rotten:3
Average Rating:7.6/10
Consensus: A well-made, emotionally engaging documentary about Haitian social activist Jean Dominique.
Theatrical Release:Apr 23, 2004 Limited
Synopsis: 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.... [More]
Director: Jonathan Demme
Click on the "ADD" button to put this movie into your Netflix queue. Or if you don't want to wait, you can click on the "PLAY" button and watch it right now!
A labor of love in the best sense: both a ferocious indictment of the corrupt dictatorships that have subjugated Haiti for decades (sometimes with American support) and a stirring salute to a fallen comrade, Dominique.
Top CriticThe film's origins as a side project are obvious in its amateur production values, with framing that’s constantly having to adjust and a picture that’s not always in focus.
Click to read the article
The Agronomist has unexpectedly turned out to be a much more compelling and urgent film than anything else Demme has done.
What comes through more than anything is Dominique's resolve -- and the ways that Haitian leaders tried to stop him.
Reminds us of previous events in the country's history, as told by a Haitian who impresses us as someone honestly looking for nothing more than peace.
The film crackles with Dominique's voice and personality -- but not, unfortunately, his ideas.
Jean Dominique was a man worth remembering, and Demme does him justice.
An illuminating portrait of the courage that is as much a part of this Haitian broadcaster for human rights and democracy as vanity, pride and almost fanatical fearlessness.
An uncompromising glimpse into a life and a land waging a two-hundred year battle for peace.
Rather then being a posthumous portrait of a martyred hero assembled from scraps of pre-existing interviews and static family photos, Demme's reverential portrait brings the man fully to life in all his wisdom, great humor and, above all, courage.
A film guaranteed to promote righteous indignation, sadness and guilt -- as it makes the case that the intertwined history of the United States and Haiti is one of almost unutterable shame.
Top CriticA sad, and sadly necessary primer on [Haiti's] troubles.
Top CriticA powerful look at two tragedies -- the death of a courageous and inspirational man and the unfortunate land that he loved.
It's easy to understand Demme's fascination with and dedication to Dominique: he's a brilliant storyteller and relentless optimist.
An engrossing, entertaining and highly moving portrait of a man who was martyred for his strong beliefs.
Uses archival footage and music to tell a moving story that's all too common in the Third World.
Top CriticAn unexpectedly moving and exciting story that's arrived with a most ordinary title and a subject matter not likely to make heartbeats quicken.
Top CriticAs fearless and spirited as its subject.
A magnificent documentary about the life of Jean Dominique, a Haitian radio broadcaster who was a brave and tireless voice for democracy and human rights in that unlucky country.
Top Critic
The director talks about puppetry perfection and his film, Fantastic Mr. Fox
Hollywood.com ponders whether or not an animated film could win Best Picture.
Richard Corliss previews the season's best offerings and hottest tickets.
The AV Club's Mike D'Angelo airs his beefs with Alfonso Cuaron's Children of Men.
Get the latest Tomatometer updates on upcoming movies!
IGN.com |
GameSpy |
Comrade |
Arena |
FilePlanet |
GameSpy Technology
TeamXbox |
Planets |
Vaults |
VE3D |
CheatsCodesGuides |
GameStats |
GamerMetrics
AskMen.com |
Rotten Tomatoes |
Direct2Drive |
Green Pixels
IGN RSS Feeds
Comment
