Director Yelena Popovic discusses her approach to making Moses the Black, an Orthodox film starring Omar Epps, Wiz Khalifa, and Quavo. She explains how she created an original modern-day story about gang violence in Chicago that reflects the journey of the 4th-century Saint Moses the Black, and why she believes this approach connects with audiences who normally skip faith-based films.
Moses the Black releases January 30, 2026 in theaters.
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ABOUT THE FILM:
Moses the Black follows Malik (Omar Epps), a feared gang leader from Chicago’s West Side who is haunted by visions of St. Moses the Black after his grandmother leaves him an icon of the ancient saint. The film weaves together an original contemporary story with accurate depictions of the historical 4th-century Ethiopian saint who transformed from a violent gang leader into one of the most revered desert monks in Christian history. Cast: Omar Epps, Wiz Khalifa, Quavo, Chukwudi Iwuji Executive Producers: 50 Cent (G-Unit Film & Television), Wiz Khalifa (Taylor Gang Films), Omar Epps (BrooklynWorks Films)
ABOUT YELENA POPOVIC:
Yelena Popovic is the writer/director behind the acclaimed Orthodox film “Man of God” (2021). Through her production company Simeon Entertainment, she is dedicated to bringing the stories of the saints to global audiences.
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