The phrase “tea cake their eyes were watching god movie” refers to the film adaptation of the novel “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston. The movie, released in 2005, tells the story of Janie Crawford, an African American woman whos several marriages and relationships in her search for love and fulfillment.
The movie is significant for several reasons. It is one of the few film adaptations of a major work by a female African American author. It also features a predominantly black cast and crew, which is rare in Hollywood films. The movie was critically acclaimed, winning several awards and nominations, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.
