In this episode of What Was She Thinking?, we discuss the complex mother-daughter relationship at the heart of Is God Is and explore the film’s themes of vengeance, justice, and retribution through a Christian lens.

We examine the bond between twin sisters Racine and Anaia, who have been deeply scarred by life yet remain inseparable. Are they examples of the “angry Black woman” stereotype, or are their emotions and actions justified by the trauma they have endured?

We also ask whether their mother is right to send them on an odyssey-like journey to carry out her revenge. What responsibility do daughters have to their mothers? How much power does a mother hold, even after years of absence? And when does loyalty become manipulation?

Join us as we unpack Is God Is and explore the intersections of motherho ...