Movie

Compensation

★ 6.9(10)19991h 33m

Compensation is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 19 June 2026.

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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 United States — 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

woman directordeafness

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Compensation in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Compensation on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Compensation on Netflix?+

Compensation is not on Netflix in United States 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.