Eve's Bayou is a 1997 drama film written and directed by Kasi Lemmons who makes her directorial debut. Samuel L. Jackson not only acts in the film, but is a producer of the film. The story is centered around the Batiste family in 1962 Louisiana. The father of family is a charismatic doctor named Louis. Louis is married to Roz but still has an unwavering desire toward attractive female patients of his and has a philandering nature. His sexual encounter with married woman Matty is caught by his young daughter Eve who is pained by what she sees...and tells her sister. This moment triggers the rest of the story of deception, sex, and family. 1997 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Drama is a term generally used to refer to a literary form involving parts written for actors to perform. ... Film refers to the celluloid media on which movies are printed Film is a term that encompasses motion pictures as individual projects, as well as the field in general. ... Kasi Lemmons, is an African-American film director and actress, notable for her film, Eves Bayou. ... Samuel L. Jackson Samuel Leroy Jackson (born December 21, 1948) is an American actor. ... 1962 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... State nickname: Pelican State Other U.S. States Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans Governor Kathleen Blanco Official languages None; English and French de facto Area 134,382 km² (31st)  - Land 112,927 km²  - Water 21,455 km² (16%) Population (2000)  - Population 4,468,976 (22nd)  - Density 39. ...

Tagline: The secrets that hold us together can also tear us apart.

Rated R. Runtime: 109 minutes

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

Meagan Good (born August 8, 1981) is an African American actress born on August 8, 1981 in Panorama, California, USA. Good began appearing in commercials at the age of four. ... Samuel L. Jackson Samuel Leroy Jackson (born December 21, 1948) is an American actor. ... Deborah Morgan (born September 20, 1956 in Dunn, North Carolina) is an American television actress, most known for her role as Angie Baxter Hubbard on All My Children. ... Diahann Carroll, photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1955 Diahann Carroll (born July 15, 1935) is an American actress and singer. ... Vondie Curtis-Hall is an actor, and film director. ... Lisa Nicole Carson (b. ... Branford Marsalis (born August 26, American jazz saxophonist. ...

External Links

• imdb-Eye's Bayou (1997)
• All-Reviews/Video Reviews: Eve's Bayou