How Bassam Tariq pivoted from stalled Blade reboot to new Mahershala Ali thriller: ‘I’m happier I made this movie’
In the film-maker’s Houston-set film, Ali stars as a devout Muslim who moonlights as a vicious hitman
TL;DR
- Mahershala Ali stars as Latif, a devout Muslim contract killer in Bassam Tariq's new film 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother'.
- The film, set in Houston, explores themes of faith, fatherhood, grief, and the politicization of religion.
- Tariq salvaged fight choreography prepared for the canceled Marvel 'Blade' reboot for use in his new film.
- The director feels more fulfilled making 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother' due to the creative freedom compared to working with Marvel.
- The film's origins are partly inspired by Tariq's personal experience searching for breast milk for his infant son after his wife's emergency hospitalization.