American Film Market Dailies

SWEET MICKY FOR PRESIDENT

Directed by Ben Patterson

Produced by Pras Michel, Ben Patterson, Karyn Rachtman

Story By Pras Michel

In Theaters Only in November!

SWEET MICKY FOR PRESIDENT will be opening in theatres as follows:

NOVEMBER 13   LOS ANGELES    LAEMMLE MUSIC HALL

NOVEMBER  20  NEW YORK        CINEMA VILLAGE

OTHER CITIES TO FOLLOW

More info and view the trailer:  

www.sweetmickyforpresident.com

Synopsis: Music and politics collide when international music star, Pras Michel of the Fugees, returns to his homeland of Haiti following the devastating earthquake of 2010, to find a country paralysed by a corrupt government. With no experience or money, he mobilises a presidential campaign for Haiti's most controversial cross-dressing musician: Michel Martelly, aka Sweet Micky. The politically

inexperienced pair set out against a corrupt government, civil unrest, and the fear of a fixed election. When Pras' former bandmate, superstar Wyclef Jean, also enters the presidential race, their chances seem further doomed. But with the help of a few friends, including Ben Stiller and former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Pras and Micky refuse to give up on their honest dream of changing the course of Haiti's future forever.

“Fascinating and wildly entertaining.” – The Hollywood Reporter

Indiewire“Artfully takes us through a roller coaster ride.” –

FilmPulse“It’s an important film and one that acts as a time capsule for future generation.” –

“One of the most unlikely stories ever capture on film.” – Billboard

Awards and Festivals

2015 SLAMDANCE – Jury Award, Best Documentary

2015 SLAMDANCE – Audience Award, Best Documentary Feature

HOTDOCS – Official Selection, Outspoken.Outstanding

2015 ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL – Official Selection

DOCUMENTARY EDGE FESTIVAL – Official Selection

2015 NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL – Official Selection

CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Official Selection