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Eve's Bayou

R19971h 48mKasi Lemmons
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 84% · Metacritic 78

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"The secrets that hold us together can also tear us apart."

Summer heats up in rural Louisiana beside Eve’s Bayou, 1962, as the Batiste family tries to survive the secrets they’ve kept and the betrayals they’ve endured.

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Sibling RelationshipParent Child RelationshipSuperstitionAunt Niece RelationshipMenstruationTavernCurseAll Black CastWoman DirectorAngry

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Frequently asked questions

What is Eve's Bayou (1997) about?

Summer heats up in rural Louisiana beside Eve’s Bayou, 1962, as the Batiste family tries to survive the secrets they’ve kept and the betrayals they’ve endured.

Who stars in Eve's Bayou?

Eve's Bayou stars Jurnee Smollett-Bell (Eve Batiste), Meagan Good (Cisely Batiste), Samuel L. Jackson (Louis Batiste), Lynn Whitfield (Roz Batiste), Debbi Morgan (Mozelle Batiste Delacroix). The film was directed by Kasi Lemmons.

How long is Eve's Bayou?

Eve's Bayou has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated R.

Is Eve's Bayou worth watching?

Eve's Bayou holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 84. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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