Baritone thunder. Snarling winds. Consuming downpours. Okeechobee, the hurricane of 1928, forced many to flee their ruined communities. But for Janie Crawford, it inspired an unexpected homecoming. So begins Zora Neale Hurston's acclaimed novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God," about a Black woman's quest for love and agency. Tanya Boucicaut dives into this classic of the Harlem Renaissance. [Directed by Tomás Pichardo-Espaillat, narrated by Safia Elhillo, music by Cem Misirlioglu].

Tanya Boucicaut: Can love and independence coexist?

Can love and independence coexist?

In Eatonville, a storm forces Janie Crawford's return, sparking a journey of self-discovery in 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.'

Hurston's narrative invites us into the intimate struggles and desires of Black women, advocating for love and independence.

Janie Crawford's quest for love and agency in 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' reflects the Black Southern life's intimate spaces.