When young Eve witnesses her father’s infidelity, it changes her family forever. Lemmons and an outstanding intergenerational cast unlock the mysticism of the female experience. This overlooked masterpiece is a deliciously rich Southern Gothic melodrama.
Eve's Bayou (1997)
In the Louisiana bayous, where the air is thick with magic and secrets, a girl witnesses the infidelity of her father.
- 1997 USA
- Directed by
- Kasi Lemmons
- Produced by
- Caldecot Chubb, Samuel L. Jackson
- Featuring
- Tamara Tunie, Samuel L. Jackson, Lynn Whitfield
- Running time
- 108 minutes
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