The true story of Jean Dominique, a Haitian radio journalist and human rights activist.The true story of Jean Dominique, a Haitian radio journalist and human rights activist.The true story of Jean Dominique, a Haitian radio journalist and human rights activist.
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- 3 wins & 2 nominations
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- TriviaThis account of a Haitian radio journalist stems from the early 80s when Jonathan Demme retreated to the island after the critical drubbing and box office failure of Swing Shift (1984). Whilst there, he became friends with Jean Dominique.
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Jean Dominique: Clearly our silence and restraint irritated Dany Toussaint, and perhaps his masters. The mistake of Dany Toussaint was to think that a bit of terrorism on the part of street thugs would give access to our microphone. If they keep trying to use these screamers in front of Radio Haiti Inter to shut down the Delmas Road, he will break his teeth! The microphone of Radio Haiti will stay closed to him! Yeah I know that he has weapons! And that he has money to pay and arm his henchmen. Here I have no weapons other than my journalism, my microphone and my unquenchable faith as a militant for true change! If Dany Toussaint tries anything else against me or the radio and I am still alive, I will close the place down after I have denounced his maneuvers once more, and I will return to exile with my family. I close with Shakespeare: 'The truth will always make the devil's face blush!'
- ConnectionsReferences La Strada (1954)
Another extremely touching aspect of his story is the level of bonding they had with his wife. It is such a rarity and such a wonderful thing to happen, that you cannot but feel happy that these two people have met and enjoyed their life together.
As a documentary, it is flawlessly shot. The timing is right, each episode's duration is well calculated, it flows smoothly and it respects its material.
Absolute must-see.
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- Агроном
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $226,189
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $30,855
- Apr 25, 2004
- Gross worldwide
- $226,189