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‘Moses the Black’ Opens With Strong Omar Epps Performance and Early Scrutiny of Execution

The Chicago-set drama channels the legend of St. Moses the Black into a contemporary story of attempted redemption.

Overview

  • The film opened in U.S. theaters on January 30 through Fathom Events.
  • Omar Epps stars as Malik, a Chicago gang leader wrestling with conscience and the cost of change.
  • Writer-director Yelena Popovic adapts a fourth-century transformation tale into a gritty crime drama rather than a faith-market release.
  • Produced by 50 Cent with Quavo in the cast, the project enlisted former gang member Reginald Akeem Barry Sr. as executive producer and adviser to ground its portrayal.
  • Early reactions highlight Epps’ work and a soundtrack shaped with Wiz Khalifa and composer Costas Christides, while one review faults uneven pacing, tone and action staging.