Word: aristideã
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...Tons Tons Macoutes, a troupe of Boy Scouts-gone-wrong, who bore automatic weapons in support of the ruling power. The transformation of Papa Doc’s regime into Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier’s into military rule into Jean-Bertrand Aristide??s hopeful but corrupt and fragmented government is portrayed as near-seemless in the film. The benefit of the documentary’s historical overview, and Dominique’s unwavering criticism of every government, empowers the film to approach critically governments which even knowledgeable Americans have regarded...
...spirited interviews with Dominique himself, forever employing flamboyant gesticulations and smoking a pipe—allows for little surprise when the final tragedy of Dominique’s own death appear in full brutality on screen. He was gunned down in 2000 by a gunman employed by one of Aristide??s associates...
...Agronomist’s notes of distress provide some much-needed context and a new perspective to an American public intrigued by the recent political events of Haiti. Demme’s documentary provides a realistic picture of Aristide??who entered the political scene from Catholic priesthood amidst high expectations and who became entangled in the same corruption and tendencies toward despotism that had been the hallmark of previous governments. And through its effective use of interviews with a deceased subject and his relatives, a clear line is drawn between Dominique, the perennial advocate for the poor masses...
...Aristide, HIPJ types might realize that all that appears democratic is not gold. A quick glance at a Haitian history book will reveal that Papa Doc Duvalier was just as fairly elected as Aristide??a populist platform, even...
...these cross-border raids have murdered dozens of police officers, government officials and civilians. The invasion of these “rebel” groups in early February was just the culmination of a long campaign of terror and, like the first coup, they are targeting Aristide??s supporters in all the areas where no Marines are found. With Aristide in exile, the U.S. is allowing history to be repeated, once again...