Aleshea Harris Adapts Her Play 'Is God Is' Into a Film
Playwright Aleshea Harris has adapted her acclaimed play 'Is God Is' into a film, which she also directed, premiering May 15. The story follows twin sisters Racine (Kara Young) and Anaia (Mallori Johnson) on a cross-country revenge mission after their mother (Vivica A. Fox) requests they kill their abusive father. Harris, a Pulitzer Prize finalist, originally wrote the play in 2018 for Off Broadway, where it received critical praise. She was urged by female colleagues to direct the adaptation. The film explores themes of generational trauma, violence against Black women, and the cost of revenge. Harris deepened character dynamics in the screenplay, focusing on the sisters' evolving relationship and secrets. The work engages with misogynoir and femicide, topics Harris finds timely. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the anger of Black women and the high price of vengeance.
Key facts
- Aleshea Harris adapted her play 'Is God Is' into a film, which she also directed.
- The film premieres May 15.
- The story follows twin sisters Racine (Kara Young) and Anaia (Mallori Johnson) on a revenge mission.
- Vivica A. Fox plays the mother, Ruby, who requests the sisters kill their father.
- The play premiered Off Broadway in 2018 to critical acclaim.
- Harris was urged by female colleagues to direct the adaptation.
- The film explores generational trauma, violence against Black women, and misogynoir.
- Harris deepened the sisters' character dynamics and secrets in the screenplay.
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Artists
- Aleshea Harris
- Kara Young
- Mallori Johnson
- Vivica A. Fox