Is God Is (2026)
Director: Aleshea Harris Run Time: 99 min. Rating: R Release Year: 2026
Starring: Janelle Monáe, Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Sterling K. Brown, Vivica A. Fox
Country: United States
Language: English
About the film:
Twin sisters, long marked by a childhood tragedy, embark on a mythic, cross-country quest for vengeance at the command of their estranged mother in Is God Is (2026), an adaptation of Aleshea Harris’ acclaimed stage play—blending western, noir, and dark comedy into a bold, genre-defying journey that confronts trauma, identity, and the possibility of reckoning.
About the filmmaker:
Aleshea Harris is an American playwright and filmmaker known for her bold, genre-blending storytelling and poetic voice. She gained wide recognition for her acclaimed play Is God Is, a darkly comic revenge tale that premiered at the SoHo Playhouse and later moved to the Atlantic Theater Company. Harris made her feature directorial debut adapting the work for the screen, bringing her distinctive mix of myth, western, and surrealism to cinema. Her work often explores identity, trauma, and sisterhood through striking language and visually imaginative storytelling, establishing her as a singular voice in contemporary theater and film.
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