‘Moses the Black,’ a crime drama backed by rapper‑turned‑producer 50 Cent and starring Omar Epps, will be shown at a South Side community center in Chicago on August 27 and 28. The two‑day event follows the film’s removal from nearly 300 theater screens in late January, when it was pulled from almost 300 locations across the United States.
The movie, set and filmed on Chicago’s West Side, was taken off the market the weekend of Jan. 30, 2026, after a brief theatrical run. Its sudden disappearance from almost 300 theaters prompted a response from its backers and local organizers, who arranged a free community screening to give residents an opportunity to see the film. The story follows a former gang member who seeks redemption while confronting the violence of his neighborhood.
Producers of the picture have partnered with the South Side community center to host the showing. The venue, located on the city’s South Side, will provide seating for local audiences on both Saturday and Sunday. No admission fee has been announced, and the event is intended to make the film accessible after its theatrical withdrawal.
The screening comes at a time when the film’s themes of crime and redemption resonate with the neighborhood where it was filmed. By bringing the movie back to a public space, organizers hope to connect the story’s West Side setting with audiences who live nearby.
Tickets, if required, are expected to be distributed through the community center’s outreach channels. The event marks the first public exhibition of ‘Moses the Black’ since its removal from theaters earlier this year.