Siskel & Ebert at 50: EVE'S BAYOU (1997) with Chaz Ebert

Siskel & Ebert at 50 presents Eve's Bayou, One of the Best Films Roger Ebert had Ever Seen

In the summer of 1962 Louisiana, ten-year-old Eve (Jurnee Smollett) learns about the secret infidelities of the father she idolizes (Samuel L. Jackson), setting into motion a series of revelations and betrayals that force her to come of age far too early. Named by Roger Ebert as the best film of 1997, Kasi Lemmons’s haunting and astonishing debut feature, one of the rare mainstream films directed by a Black woman in the 1990s, spins a Southern Gothic tale about the slipstream of memory with palpable texture and a collection of powerhouse performances by its ensemble cast.

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), along with the Chicago Film Office, is proud to present Siskel & Ebert at 50, a month-long celebration honoring the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking television program that forever changed how audiences discuss movies. Each week in November, audiences will experience films that Siskel and Ebert cherished — from Midwest coming-of-age dramas to indie thrillers — and engage with live post-screening conversations featuring acclaimed guest speakers. ​This film was selected by Chaz Ebert, who will be in attendance for a pre-screening discussion.

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