Eve's Bayou
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| Directed by | Kasi Lemmons |
| Produced by | Samuel L. Jackson Caldecot Chubb |
| Written by | Kasi Lemmons |
| Starring | Lynn Whitfield Samuel L. Jackson |
| Music by | Terence Blanchard |
| Distributed by | Lions Gate Films |
| Release date(s) | November 7, 1997 |
| Running time | 109 min. |
| Language | English |
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Eve's Bayou is a 1997 drama film written and directed by Kasi Lemmons who made her directorial debut with this feature. Samuel L. Jackson not only starred in the film, but was also a producer. The film was rated R by the MPAA.
Tagline: The secrets that hold us together can also tear us apart.
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[edit] Plot
Eve (Jurnee Smollett) is the youngest daughter of one of Louisiana's most sophisticated and prosperous families. Her father Louis (Samuel L. Jackson), is the town's highly respected doctor, a man known for his ability to "fix" things--everything except his own family problems and philandering lifestlye. Her mother Roz (Lynn Whitfield) is a stunning southern beauty with an affinity for the traditions of Creole heritage. But Eve is most like her Aunt Mozelle (Debbi Morgan)--impulsive, intuitive, a touch supernatural and possessing the need to know the truth about everything. Over one explosive summer, this young girl uncovers some of her family's most frightening hidden truths, and then tries to bind them together against the tide of tragedy that threatens to sweep through every facet of their lives. Insight uncovers some frightening truths about her family, and must bring them together to avert tragedy.
[edit] Reception and Impact
The film received largely favorable reviews[1] with Roger Ebert naming it the top film of 1997. It was also nominated for seven NAACP Image Awards, although it did not win any. Debbi Morgan's performance as Mozelle would be her most honored role[2]. The film is also noted for Jurnee Smollett's first success in film who had been primarily a TV actresses with Jack being her only previous film. Her performance received two awards and critical praise.[3]
[edit] Cast
- Jurnee Smollett as Eve Batiste
- Meagan Good as Cisely Batiste
- Samuel L. Jackson as Louis Batiste
- Lynn Whitfield as Roz Batiste
- Debbi Morgan as Mozelle Batiste Delacroix
- Jake Smollett as Poe Batiste
- Ethel Ayler as Gran Mere
- Diahann Carroll as Elzora
- Vondie Curtis-Hall as Julian Grayraven
- Roger Guenveur Smith as Lenny Mereaux
- Lisa Nicole Carson as Matty Mereaux
- Branford Marsalis as Harry
- Afonda Colbert as Henrietta
- Lola Dalferes as Lynette
- Marcus Lyle Brown as Hosea
[edit] Awards
[edit] Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
[edit] Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
- Best Supporting Actress: Debbi Morgan
[edit] Independent Spirit Awards
- Best First Feature: Producers Samuel L. Jackson and Caldecot Chubb, Director Kasi Lemmons
- Best Supporting Female: Debbi Morgan
[edit] National Board of Review of Motion Pictures
- Outstanding Directorial Debut: Kasi Lemmons (Now called "Best Directorial Debut")
[edit] San Diego Film Critics Society
- Best Supporting Actress: Jurnee Smollett
