The Agronomist is inspired by the pioneering work of Haitian journalist and human rights activist Jean Dominique. Filmmaker Jonathan Demme shot many hours of footage with Dominique over fifteen years. This joint project between Demme and Dominque was tragically cut short in April 2000 when, in the turmoil leading up to elections, Dominique was assassinated outside his radio station, Radio Haiti Inter. The Agronomist is a portrait of Dominique, his extraordinary wife and partner, Michéle Montas, and, through them, the extraordinary history of Haiti.

Excerpts screened.