You Can Now Watch the Classic Southern Gothic Thriller Roger Ebert Called the Best Film of 1997 for Free

Kasi Lemmons' feature directorial debut Eve's Bayou boasts impressive performances by Samuel L. Jackson and Jurnee Smollett.

February 8, 2025 · 1 min · 43 words · Laura Ward

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This is remarkably high praise for a debut, independent feature, but Ebert’s fondness is wholly earned.

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You Can Now Watch The Classic Southern Gothic Thriller Roger Ebert Called The Best Film of 1997 for Free (Eve’s Bayou)

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Samuel L. Jackson’s Louis caressing the face of Jurnee Smollett’s Eve in Eve’s Bayou

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Eve’s Bayou

Roger Ebert