Phoenix in partnership with Dare to Diva present the Black Resistance and Power of the Supernatural film programme.

Eve’s Bayou

Director: Kasi Lemmons

USA 1997, 1hr 49mins

Language: English

Genre: Thriller/Drama

Certificate: 15

Kasi Lemmons’ spellbinding feature debut is an evocative journey into the maze of memory, steeped in fragrant southern-gothic atmosphere. In 1960s Louisiana, a young girl (Jurnee Smollett) sees her well-to-do family unravel in the wake of the infidelities of her charming father (Samuel L Jackson). Rooted in Creole history, folklore and mysticism, Eve’s Bayou is a scintillating showcase for a powerhouse ensemble of Black actresses.

Image credit: Still from Eve’s Bayou (1997) (IMDB).