Compensation (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1999, Compensation is a notable film directed by Zeinabu irene Davis, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The life of a deaf African American woman in the early 1900s parallels with another living in the 1990s.
Who’s in it. Compensation stars John Earl Jelks as Arthur/Nico Jones, Michelle A. Banks as Malindy/Malaika Brown, Nirvana Cobb as Tildy Evans and Kevin L. Davis as Tyrone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Compensation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Compensation page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Compensation (1999)?
- In US, Compensation is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Compensation worth watching?
- Compensation holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Compensation?
- Compensation stars John Earl Jelks, Michelle A. Banks, Nirvana Cobb, Kevin L. Davis and Christopher Smith.
- When was Compensation released?
- Compensation was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.