The read
It runs a compact 11m.
Synopsis
A short film, based on a novel by Gayl Jones. The film treats a black woman, Eva, who kills her lover. She refuses to speak to a white psychiatrist who questions her about her motives, so he leaves her with a tape recorder to confide in. In flashbacks, we see the abuse Eva suffered at the hands of a husband and two lovers.
Ratings
TMDB7/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Rick MoffittOriginal Music Composer
- Pharoah SandersOriginal Music Composer
- Anita W. AddisonWriter
- Anita W. AddisonDirector
Cast
- Louise JohnsonEva
- Don WomackDavis
- Dennis BrownJames
- Michael AndersonCharles
- Randolph PittsPsychiatrist