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Please note this screening is hosted by Vidiots at the Eagle Theatre.
Compensation
U.S., 1999
New 4K restoration!
Join us for a rare screening of Zeinabu irene Davis’ compelling and lyrical portrait of both the Black and deaf struggle in America through a dual narrative bookending the twentieth century. Michelle A. Banks and John Earl Jenks play dual roles, skillfully embodying two separate couples of a deaf woman and hearing man in Chicago, in both 1910 and the 1990s. Visionary, tender, and spellbinding, Davis deftly intertwines these two intimate love stories for a beautiful film that speaks to love, racism, connection, and communication in a lovely and innovative way.
Digital, 92 min., in English and American Sign Language with subtitles. Director: Zeinabu irene Davis. Screenwriter: Marc Arthur Chéry. With: Christopher Smith, John Earl Jelks, Kevin L. Davis, Michelle A. Banks, Nirvana Cobb.
4K digital restoration by the Criterion Collection, the UCLA Film & Television Archive, and Wimmin with a Mission Productions—in conjunction with the Sundance Institute—from a scan of the 16mm original camera negative. The 5.1 surround soundtrack was mastered from digital audio tapes by the UCLA Film & Television Archive. The new open captions were designed by Alison O’Daniel, in collaboration with the Compensation caption creative team.
Accessibility Options: Open Captions, Amplified Audio, please see the box office for devices.
