Yelena Popovic
Filmmaker and director known for faith-based films exploring Orthodox Christian saints and themes; director and producer of Man of God (2021) and Moses the Black (2026), who writes and directs films blending spiritual subjects with contemporary storytelling.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 1h 44min
FULL SHOW: Grammys Recap: Kendrick Makes History, Trevor Noah Jabs Nicki & Trump + Omar Epps, Yelena Popovic & Reginald Akkeem Berry Sr. Interview
Omar Epps, actor/producer known for heartfelt roles; Yelena Popovic, director/writer who reimagined a saint for modern Chicago; Reginald Akkeem Berry Sr., community leader whose life inspired the film; Jarrell 'Big Baby' Miller, heavyweight boxer confronting controversy. They dig into making Moses the Black in Chicago, authentic community casting, themes of faith and redemption, production challenges, and Big Baby’s comeback and public scrutiny.
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Jan 25, 2026 • 55min
432 - Yelena Popovic - Moses the Black
Yelena Popovic, filmmaker known for faith-based films about Orthodox saints, discusses Moses the Black. She explains why she set the saint’s redemption story in modern Chicago. Short takes cover research with ex-gang members, casting high-profile collaborators, and portraying repentance and realistic priestly figures. The conversation focuses on filmmaking choices and reaching people who doubt forgiveness.
Feb 2, 2026 • 1h 2min
INTERVIEW: Omar Epps, Yelena Popovic & Reginald Akkeem Berry Sr. Discuss Authentic Storytelling Behind New Film 'Moses The Black’ + More
Omar Epps, actor turned producer exploring redemption; Yelena Popovic, writer-director who reimagined a saint’s story in modern Chicago; Reginald Akkeem Berry Sr., former gang member turned community leader. They discuss adapting Saint Moses into a gritty Chicago crime drama, grounding the film in real street experience, balancing spiritual themes with urban realism, and the film’s community and distribution challenges.
