Their Eyes Were Watching God (film)

Their Eyes Were Watching God is an American Broadcasting Company television movie aired on March 6, 2005 atp.m. EDT based upon Zora Neale Hurstons 1937 novel of the same name. The film was directed by Darnell Martin and produced by Oprah Winfreys Harpo Productions Winfrey served as the host for the broadcast. Its teleplay was by SuzanLori Parks, Misan Sagay, and Bobby Smith, Jr.

Virginia Heffernan of The New York Times comments on Halle Berrys performance as Janie. She states that out of all the actresses, Halle Berry excels at acting Janies role. She pinpoints that the sexual scenes that Berry acts impacts viewers greatly to the point where they will definitely not forget the movie.citation needed Ester Iverem, a journalist states that the movie stands out for its Black romance and sexuality. She also mentions the chemistry seen between Halle Berry and Michael Ealy. Their acting skills as each others lover is what this movie stand out beyond its natural storyline. She furthers her thoughts by stating that the romance and sexuality seen in the movie are topics that compares to the romance and sexuality described in Hurstons novel.citation needed ........

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