Their Eyes Were Watching God

Their Eyes Were Watching God is an American made-for-television film that has elements of romance and drama. Their Eyes Were Watching God is based on the novel by Zora Neale Hurston of the same name. Their Eyes Were Watching God takes place before World War I in Easton, Florida. Main character Janie Starks, a colored woman, finds herself married to the colored mayor of the town yet she finds herself unhappy. After he passes away she finds love with "Tea Cake" and finds herself in the process.