Sweet Micky for President

2015

1h 26m

Documentary

Music

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67%

6 Reviews

Tomatometer

81%

50+ Ratings

Audience Score

Pras Michel returns to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake to mobilize a presidential campaign for Michel Martelly.

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Neil Genzlinger

New York Times

It's a friendly and shallow look at the ascendance of a pop-star-turned-politician whose presidency, now more than four years along, has hardly been a panacea.

Nov 19, 2015

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Monica Castillo

Village Voice

The energy never falters as the film jumps from talking-head testimonies to on-the-streets footage of rallies and riots.

Nov 17, 2015

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Sheila O'Malley

RogerEbert.com

"Sweet Micky for President" shows Mantell's steep learning-curve about political realities as well as his growing sense of confidence and commitment. It's inspiring.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 13, 2015

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John Fink

The Film Stage

A somewhat insightful if not one-sided look into the election of Michel Martelly.

Rated: C+

Feb 24, 2016

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Kam Williams

Baret News

Humorous doc about Haiti's hilarious Presidential race in which former Fugee Wyclef Jean actually lost to a former drag queen known as Sweet Micky.

Dec 24, 2015

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Audience Member

Incredibly inspiring documentary highlighting historical corruption in Haiti and the dedication and perseverance of a select few to evoke positive change. Must see!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Audience Member

I probably found this more interesting since it mirrors some ways the current trends in American politics.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

One political story that is even crazier than Donald Trump running for President. The history of Haiti was tumultuous and beyond belief before a diaper-wearing pop star and two members of the Fugees got involved.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

Sweet Micky is a film that's not only an entertaining and engaging documentary but true testament to the human experience, and what it takes to WIN!!!! Must see with friends and family!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

A Haitian Trickster/Pop Star, The Island and the People of Haiti, Pras Michel, creator of the The Fugees, Hillary Clinton, Sean Penn, Wyclef... All on a rollicking collision course that is musical, entertaining, hysterical. sometimes heart breaking, and all true.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Audience Member

This story seems made up, but too crazy to have been invented. A bit like what's going on right now in the USA. What next?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Ben Patterson

Director

Ben Stiller

Actor

Sean Penn

Actor

Wyclef Jean

Actor

Sarodj Bertin

Actor

Pras Michel

Actor

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Synopsis

Pras Michel returns to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake to mobilize a presidential campaign for Michel Martelly.

Director: Ben Patterson
Producer: Rick Alvarez, Allison Hagendorf, Stephen C. Harris, Oliver Luckett
Screenwriter: Pras Michel
Production Co: Prasperity Productions
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Runtime: 1h 26m

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