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The lives of two hearing-impaired black women (Michelle A. Banks) parallel each another.
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Robert Daniels RogerEbert.com Davis’ visionary approach—which imagines deafness and Black life in infinitely gentle terms—spellbindingly brings us into a soulful world. Rated: 4/4 Feb 21, 2025 Full Review Jake Cole Slant Magazine Compensation deftly uses intimate methods of character identification to encourage the viewer to imbibe the larger history lived through those figures. Rated: 4/4 Feb 21, 2025 Full Review Richard Brody The New Yorker The great power of the movie, beyond the passionate specifics of its romantic dramas, is in the distillation of an enormous vision of historical unity. Feb 21, 2025 Full Review Sarah Vincent Sarah G Vincent Views I honestly do not think that I am smart enough to convey how innovative and unique “Compensation” is. It is unlike anything that you have ever seen, could be challenging to watch and should be watched repeatedly to fully appreciate. Feb 25, 2025 Full Review Stephen Saito Moveable Fest Davis shrewdly thought about a narrative from all angles to design an experience in which no one is left out, least of all those just wanting a good time at the movies or those who prefer their cinema more avant garde. Feb 21, 2025 Full Review Marya E. Gates Moviefone A beautiful film about the power of communication and human connection. Feb 13, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member I saw this movie on cable and was completely blown away by the mixing of silent film and modern cinema techniques. The plot of the movie was superb but nothing matched the acting. I truly enjoyed this movie was would watch it again if I had the chance to. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member This films' pretty damn good. If you ever come across an opportunity to watch it, you won't be disappointed. Davis's work always delivers on concept and execution and Compensation is no different. Yay for filmmakers from Ohio! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis The lives of two hearing-impaired black women (Michelle A. Banks) parallel each another.
Director
Zeinabu Irene Davis
Producer
Zeinabu Davis, Marc Chery
Screenwriter
Marc Arthur Chery
Production Co
Miramax
Genre
Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (TV)
Apr 6, 2002
Box Office (Gross USA)
$9.1K
Runtime
1h 31m