Vivica A. Fox is a Hollywood icon with an extensive body of work that includes blockbuster films and critically acclaimed performances.
Best known for hit films such as “Independence Day,” “Kill Bill,” “Soul Food,” “Two Can Play That Game,” and “Set It Off,” the actress, producer, director, author and entrepreneur has built an international brand grounded in diverse storytelling and representation.
In her latest drama, “Is God Is” Fox plays Ruby, a matriarch who summons her twin daughters to honor a final wish, which is to track down and kill their abusive father.
The film traces the journey (and haunting backstory) of 21-year-old African American twin sisters Racine (Kara Young) and Anaia (Mallori Johnson) who were burned as children in a heinous act of domestic violence enacted by their father.
A redemption drama led by the two female Black actresses, it tackles domestic violence and generational trauma, and Fox was attracted to the project by the dualities of her character, both her brokenness and her strength. Adding, her desire to make things right with her daughters even from her deathbed.
“Ruby is a character that people don’t get to see me play. I’m usually the boss chick or the head chick. In this, I am the mother of these twins. It was very vulnerable,” Fox reflects. “I can’t wait for people to be surprised to see me in this character.”
Produced by actress Tessa Thompson (“MIB: International,” “Thor: Ragnarok”) the film features a great ensemble of award winning actors that include Janelle Monae ( “Moonlight”), Sterling K. Brown and Erika Alexander who starred in the Oscar winning movie “American Fiction.”
It’s a personal story from writer and director Aleshea Harris, who makes her directorial debut with the project which is based on an adaptation of her award-winning play.
“Is God Is” is rated R for strong/bloody violence and language and releases in theaters May 15.
Check out the trailer below:
Samantha Ofole-Prince is a journalist and movie critic who covers industry-specific news that includes television and film. She serves as the Entertainment Editor for Trendy Africa. Photo Credit Kristina Bumphrey/JanuaryImages
