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Film about Haitian radio militant- Jean Dominique: 'The Agronomist"

Saturday, 04 December 2004
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Organizer: Dryden Theatre

Subject: JONATHAN DEMME'S 'THE AGRONOMIST'
ROCHESTER PREMIERE!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4
DRYDEN THEATRE


On Saturday, December 4, the Dryden Theatre will present the Rochester Premiere of a moving new documentary by one of our finest working directors: Jonathan Demme's THE AGRONOMIST (Jonathan Demme, US 2003 91 min.). Devoted human
rights advocate and Oscar-winning director Demme has crafted a remarkably intimate portrait of Haitian radio journalist and political activist Jean Dominique. Shot over a period of 15 years, the film not only tells the fascinating story of the oft-exiled Dominique, but also serves as an informative history of the political conflicts and coups that have persisted for decades in Haiti, a country and subject that Demme has become very familiar with after making several documentaries there. Made just before his politically-charged remake of THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE, THE AGRONOMIST - a movie about a truly
inspirational individual - is one of the director's most rousing films. Youwon't want to miss it!

Location:
The Dryden Theatre is located at George Eastman House, 900 East Avenue,
Rochester, NY 14607

Our film info line is 585.271.4090.

Cost: Regular admission is $6; $5 for students; $4 for George Eastman House members

URL: http://www.eastmanhouse.org