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Aristide & the Endless Revolution (2005)

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Jean-Bertrand Aristide was the first democratically elected president of Haiti, a nation long marked by political instability and corruption, but while the former Catholic priest was voted in as a friend of the poor and the disadvantaged, staying in office proved to be his greatest challenge. Aristide was first sworn into office on February 7, 1991, but a military coup removed him from office seven months later. Aristide went into exile in Venezuela and later the United States, but after the

Unrated, 1 hr. 23 min.

Documentary, Special Interest

Directed By: Nicolas Rossier

In Theaters: Jul 30, 2005 Wide

On DVD: Jul 25, 2006

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Critic Reviews for Aristide & the Endless Revolution

All Critics (7) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (0)

Director Nicolas Rossier gives significant time to the disloyal opposition.

December 7, 2005 Full Review Source: Village Voice

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Joshua Land

Village Voice

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Although the film presents the complicated story in sometimes confusing fashion, it ultimately provides a highly informational account of the events leading up to the separate coups.

December 6, 2005 Comment

Frank Scheck

Hollywood Reporter

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Aristide and the Endless Revolution is a probing look into the 2004 overthrow of the twice democratically elected Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide ...

November 23, 2005 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Laura Evenson

New York Times

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Makes a strong statement and brings to light important reportage with a straightforward yet persuasive style.

March 1, 2007 Full Review Source: Film Journal International

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Eric Monder

Film Journal International

Despite his clear sympathies, Rossier makes some effort to address allegations by his opponents of corruption and even political murder by Aristide's forces.

January 13, 2006 Full Review Source: Oregonian

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Marc Mohan

Oregonian

... Rossier's film leaves the dispiriting impression that democracy simply will not be tolerated in the Southern Hemisphere.

November 23, 2005 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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Ken Fox

TV Guide's Movie Guide

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