Compensation is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 19 June 2026.
Where to watch Compensation
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Zeinabu irene Davis
- Release date
- 1999-06-14
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Wimmin with a Mission Productions
Compensation — trailer
About Compensation
Compensation is a 1999 movie in the Drama, History and Romance genres, directed by Zeinabu irene Davis, starring Michelle A. Banks, John Earl Jelks and Nirvana Cobb. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Compensation in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
The life of a deaf African American woman in the early 1900s parallels with another living in the 1990s.
Cast
Michelle A. Banks
Malindy/Malaika Brown
John Earl Jelks
Arthur/Nico Jones
Nirvana Cobb
Tildy Evans
Kevin L. Davis
Tyrone
Christopher Smith
Bill Young
K. Lynne Stephens
Aminata Brown
Lisë M. Tillman-Wilson
Malvina
L.C. Satterfield
Minister Greeting Immigrants
Crystal Barnes
Auntie Nidia
Angela Roberts
Malaika's Mom
Jennifer Evans
Jazz Club Emcee
Lisa Brock
Period Movie Player
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Compensation in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Compensation on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Is Compensation on Netflix?+
Compensation is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is Compensation?+
Compensation has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Who stars in Compensation?+
Compensation stars Michelle A. Banks, John Earl Jelks, Nirvana Cobb, Kevin L. Davis and Christopher Smith.
When did Compensation come out?+
Compensation is a 1999 movie directed by Zeinabu irene Davis.
What genre is Compensation?+
Compensation is Drama, History and Romance film.
Who directed Compensation?+
Compensation was directed by Zeinabu irene Davis.
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