Black History Month: 'The Agronomist' Film Discussion with Professor Matthew Smith

As part of UCL History's celebration of Black History Month 2021, join Professor Matthew Smith for an informal chat about the 2003 documentary film The Agronomist. Please watch the film in advance and then join us for a discussion about the film. 

The titular Agronomist is Jean Leopold Dominique, owner of Radio Haiti-Inter, Haiti's first independent radio station. The documentary consists of historical footage and personal interviews director Jonathan Demme conducted years earlier with Dominique.

The film follows Dominique's career as a broadcaster from the founding of Radio Haiti-Inter in 1960 focusing on injustice and promoting democracy for the masses, resulting in clashes with the ruling regimes and Dominique's eventual assassination. Following his death, his wife and fellow journalist, Michèle Montas, broadcast from the station for another three years. Radio Haiti-Inter ceased operations in 2003.

Watch 'The Agronomist' with your UCL login here