Synopsis: "Oprah Winfrey Presents: Their Eyes Were Watching God," an adaptation of Zora Neale Hurston's literary classic starring Academy Award winning actress Halle Berry.

Based on the classic by Harlem Renaissance author Zora Neale Hurston, the film depicts the timeless, lyrical and passionate story of a beautiful and resilient woman's quest for love, sensual excitement and spiritual fulfillment, despite society's expectations of a woman of color in 1920s America. Ms. Berry stars as Janie Crawford, whose journey takes her through three marriages with very different men, and during which she experiences all that life has to offer, from tremendous success to unspeakable heartbreak.

Darnell Martin ("I Like It Like That", "ER") directs from the teleplay written by Suzan-Lori Parks ("Topdog/Underdog"), the first African-American woman playwright to win the Pulitzer Prize. Michael Ealy ("Barbershop"), Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson ("Seven Guitars") and Emmy Award winner Ruby Dee also star, with a strong supporting ensemble cast.

The Cast:
Halle Berry as Janie Crawford
Lorraine Toussanint as Pearl
Ruben Santiago Hudson as Mayor Joe Starks
Nicki Micheaux as Phoebe Watson
Terrence Howard as Amos Hicks
Michael Ealy as Tea Cake
Ruby Dee as Nanny

Production Credits:
Harpo Films' Oprah Winfrey and Kate Forte (Emmy Award-winning "Oprah Winfrey Presents: Tuesdays with Morrie" and "Beloved") are executive producers. Quincy Jones is co-executive producer.

Airdates:
It premiered as a "ABC Premiere Event," on Sunday, March 6th, 2005 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET) on ABC.