Written and directed by actress Kasi Lemmons, this story tells of an eccentric family in a predominately black Louisiana town—seen through the eyes of a high-spirited ten-year-old girl (Jurnee Smollett). All of the characters are locked into a series of choices that have profound and surprising consequences.

"Piercingly alive . . . The poise and passion leaves one grateful, exhausted and nourished."

- Richard Corliss, TIME MAGAZINE

"Mesmerizing . . . Ultimately strengthening."

- Alice Walker, author, THE COLOR PURPLE

"Magnificent!"

- Jim Ferguson, PREVUE CHANNEL

- Paul Wunder, WBAI

"Brilliant . . . superb performances across the board!"

- Bill Zwecker, NBC-TV

"An inspired achievement . . . There has never been a film quite like EVE’S BAYOU!"

- Kevin Thomas, LOS ANGELES TIMES

"Every element of the film from the turbulent, stormy performances to the rich cinematography to the setting itself, in which the thick layers of hanging moss over muddy water seem to drip with sexual intrigue and secrecy-merges to create an atmosphere of extraordinary erotic tension."

- Stephen Holden, THE NEW YORK TIMES

- Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

- Eleanor Ringel, ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION