In Is God Is, two sisters embark on an epic quest for revenge, confronting a charged family history that will push them to extraordinary lengths. The film is Aleshea Harris’ directorial debut and is based on Harris’ adaptation of her award-winning play of the same name.
IS GOD IS | Film Adaptation of Aleshea Harris’ Award-Winning Play
Is God Is marks the directorial debut of Aleshea Harris, following two sisters on a revenge-driven journey shaped by a complex and charged family history.
Tap into the world of the genre-blending revenge story that moves between Southern Gothic, Western, and dark comedy along with a distinct tone.
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- Updated: April 24, 2026
- By: Creators Faire Editorial
Kara Young stars as Racine and Mallori Johnson as Anaia in IS GOD IS, from Amazon MGM Studios. Photo credit: Patti Perret © 2026 Amazon Content Services LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Erika Alexander stars as Divine in IS GOD IS, from Amazon MGM Studios. Photo credit: Patti Perret © 2026 Amazon Content Services LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Kara Young stars as Racine and Mallori Johnson as Anaia in IS GOD IS, from Amazon MGM Studios. Photo credit: Patti Perret © 2026 Amazon Content Services LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Mykelti Williamson stars as Chuck Hall in IS GOD IS, from Amazon MGM Studios. Photo credit: Patti Perret © 2026 Amazon Content Services LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Janelle Monáe stars as Angie in IS GOD IS, from Amazon MGM Studios. Photo credit: Patti Perret © 2026 Amazon Content Services LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Director Aleshea Harris on the set of her film IS GOD IS, from Amazon MGM Studios. Photo credit: Patti Perret © 2026 Amazon Content Services LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Mallori Johnson stars as Anaia and Kara Young as Racine in IS GOD IS, from Amazon MGM Studios. Photo credit: Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios © 2026 Amazon Content Services LLC. All Rights Reserved.
WHO
Directed by: Aleshea Harris
Screenplay by: Aleshea Harris
Based on the play by: Aleshea Harris
Produced by: Tessa Thompson, Kishori Rajan, p.g.a., Riva Marker, p.g.a., Janicza Bravo, Aleshea Harris
Executive Producers: Stacy O’Neil, Nicole King, Kenneth Yu
Cast: Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Janelle Monáe, Erika Alexander, Mykelti Williamson, Josiah Cross, with Vivica A. Fox and Sterling K. Brown
WHERE
Theaters starting May 15, 2026