(Fiction, drama)
Directed by: Yelena Popovic
Written by: Yelena Popovic
Produced by: Simeon Entertainment
Starring: Chukwudi Iwuji, Omar Epps
Also starring: Wiz Khalifa, Quavo, Skilla Baby, Corey Hendrix, Cliff Chamberlain
USA 2026
Running time: 1h 44min
The film is titled “Moses the Black” (the saint’s name in the Church is Moses the Ethiopian). The story takes place in present-day Chicago and presents the life of a gangster whose journey is inspired by the story of the great saint. It is about a film inspired by the life of the famous 4th-century saint, Moses the Ethiopian, who had an incredible life and remains a powerful example of repentance for all of us.
Moses the Black is not about the life of a saint, but about his spiritual legacy for today’s world. The film tells a story of repentance set in the criminal underworld of Chicago.
