Blu-ray
Eve's bayou
Call Number
- BLU-RAY DRAMA (CEN)
Edition
Director-approved Blu-ray special edition ; Theatrical version.
Languages
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Performers
Samuel L. Jackson, Lynn Whitfield, Debbi Morgan, Vondie Curtis Hall, Branford Marsalis, Lisa Nicole Carson, Jurnee Smollett, Diahann Carroll.
Publication Information
[Irvington, NY] : Criterion Collection, [2022]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (108 minutes) : sound, black & white/color ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
Not rated.
Summary
"'The summer I killed my father, I was ten years old...' So begins Kasi Lemmons's spellbinding feature debut, an evocative journey into the maze of memory steeped in fragrant southern-gothic atmosphere. In 1960s Louisiana, a young girl sees her well-to-do family unravel in the wake of the infidelities of her charming father--setting in motion a series of deceptions and betrayals that will upend her world and challenge her understanding of reality. Rooted in Creole history, folklore, and mysticism, Eve's Bayou is a scintillating showcase for a powerhouse ensemble of Black actresses--including Lynn Whitfield, Debbi Morgan, and the legendary Diahann Carroll as a voodoo priestess--as well as a profoundly cathartic exploration of trauma, forgiveness, and the elusive nature of truth."--Container.
Notes
Originally released as a motion picture in 1997.
Special features: New 4K digital restoration of the 108-minute theatrical-release version ; Dr. Hugo (1996), a short film Lemmons made as a proof of concept for Eve's Bayou, in a new 4K digital transfer ; new interview with Lemmons ; cast reunion footage ; interview with composer Terence Blanchard ; new program showcasing black-and-white Polaroids that Vincent took during production ; cast and crew photographs by William Eggleston ; trailer.