Eve's Bayou (1997)

Set in rural Louisiana, a wife (Lynn Whitfield) and mother of three is forced  to admit that her family is falling apart due to her philandering husband (Samuel L. Jackson). Witnessing one of her father's infidelities, the youngest daughter (Jurnee Smollett) struggles to make sense of what she's seen. Written and directed by Kasi Lemmons (HARRIET) in her directorial debut. A complex coming of age tale with supernatural trimmings. Lemmon's direction takes us back in time and on a journey of fragmented memories, the occult and parental flaws that may or may not consist of abuse. The acting is superb, notably Debi Morgan giving a multi layered performance as an aunt with psychic abilities but unable to foresee her own tragedies. Just a lovely piece of film making. With Diahann Carroll, Meagan Good, Jake Smollett, Ethel Ayler, Vondie Curtis Hall and Roger Guenveur Smith.