Bloodlines and Betrayal: The Dark Heartbeat of "Is God Is" Aleshea Harris's directorial debut, "Is God Is", is a wild ride that careens through themes of family violence, trauma, and the cyclical nature of revenge.
On its surface, it's a darkly comedic tale of twin sisters Racine and Anaia, played by Kara Young and Mallori Johnson respectively, who embark on a bloody quest for vengeance against their sociopathic father.
Beneath this veneer lies a complex exploration of the long term effects of trauma, particularly on women. Harris masterfully interweaves her characters' backstories to reveal a web of pain, hurt, and survival.