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Review: ‘Is God Is’ Probes Frightening Story of Family
The play turns twin sisters’ private talks into a guide to the family trauma behind violent and bizarre behavior.
Amazon MGM Studios released 'Is God Is,' featuring Kara Young as Racine and Mallori Johnson as Anaia, twin sisters searching for their estranged father. The drama follows the siblings navigating complex family trauma and their mother's dying wish.
Ruby, played by Vivica A. Fox, is the twins' mother who was severely disfigured in a past fire. She tasks Racine and Anaia with locating the man responsible as her dying wish before death.
The film explores 'why people do bizarre things' as the sisters track their father and delve into unsettling circumstances surrounding the family's history. Their journey reveals complex motivations behind past violence.
During their travels, Racine and Anaia encounter various people, leading to a tense confrontation with the man who abandoned them. Their path is fraught with consequences of past violence, forcing difficult choices.
Ultimately, the story weaves together pieces of family trauma, culminating in a resolution addressing the sisters' search. The film stands as a gripping exploration of family, revenge, and lasting impact of past events.