Aristide and the Endless Revolution (2006)
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Reviews Counted: 6 Fresh: 6 Rotten:0 Average Rating: 7.3/10
Rated: Not Rated
Runtime: 82 mins
Synopsis: Thoughtful, probing, and politically charged, this documentary examines the 2004 coup, sanctioned by western leaders and especially George W. Bush, which overthrew Haiti's democratically elected president, Jean Bertrand Aristide. Directed by Nicolas Rossier, the film features... [More]
Genre: Education/General Interest
Director: Nicolas Rossier
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Makes a strong statement and brings to light important reportage with a straightforward yet persuasive style.
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03/01/07
Despite his clear sympathies, Rossier makes some effort to address allegations by his opponents of corruption and even political murder by Aristide's forces.
01/13/06
Director Nicolas Rossier gives significant time to the disloyal opposition.
12/07/05
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12/06/05
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.
12/06/05
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... Rossier's film leaves the dispiriting impression that democracy simply will not be tolerated in the Southern Hemisphere.
11/23/05
Aristide and the Endless Revolution is a probing look into the 2004 overthrow of the twice democratically elected Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide ...
11/23/05
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