For years, the entertainment industry—Hollywood, in particular—has always had a complex relationship with faith. Too often, religion rarely reflects how belief actually shapes people’s daily lives. Moses the Black approaches the subject differently, placing spirituality inside the inner city, and filtering it through the eyes of a flawed man seeking to walk the righteous >Omar Epps stars in the 50 Cent-produced film as Malik, a feared gang leader returning to Chicago’s West Side after serving time, but freedom doesn’t always bring peace. His closest friend has been killed, younger members of his crew want retaliation, and rival factions are waiting for the next spark to ignite a war. Mike, his steady right-hand played by Corey Hendrix, tries to keep everyone level, while impulsive figures like 2wo 3ree (Wiz Khalifa) and Meechie (Skilla Baby) lean toward revenge. A corrupt cop keeps pressure on the block, and a competing boss, portrayed by Quavo, watches for any signs of weakness. Although Malik’s demeanor remains calm throughout the majority of the film, there’s always a heavy sense of urgency with every decision he has to make.
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