‘Is God Is‘ doesn’t ease you in; it pulls you straight into its world, telling a revenge story through a bold, original lens that feels unlike anything we’ve seen on screen.
The Knockturnal interviewed stars Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Vivica A. Fox, Erika Alexander, and Janelle Monáe, as well as writer and director Aleshea Harris. In this exclusive interview, they shared details about the film’s emotional depth, surprising moments, and the creative collaboration that shaped Is God Is.
Based on Harris’ acclaimed play, Is God Is is a bold tragedy that pushes the boundaries of modern storytelling.
The film tells the story of twin sisters Anaia and Racine, who are called by their dying mother to complete a violent mission defined by betrayal, loss, and a disturbing past. What starts as a mythic revenge story grows more layered, mixing Western themes with poetic language, dark humor, and deep emotion.
Young and Johnson bring both strength and vulnerability to their roles, infusing the film’s most surreal moments with life. The entire cast also brings a strong energy that keeps the film dynamic throughout, adding something special that makes each character feel memorable.
At the heart of the story are questions of fate, justice, and inherited trauma as it explores what happens when we are forced to finish the stories we are born into. The film stands out for its refusal to settle into one style, moving between realism and surrealism, violence and poetry, and humor and heartbreak.
Is God Is is a rare piece that lingers with you, not just for its honest look at revenge, but for how it forces us to reckon with the shadows of our past, and the futures we choose to write next.
Catch Is God Is in theaters May 15, and watch our exclusive cast and creator interview for a closer look at the film.
