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New Film 'Moors' Spotlights Black Heroes in 827 A.D.

11/26/2025

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Moors is a feature film in development directed by Roel Reiné and written by Chaz Hawkins.
The story follows Tariq, a young warrior in 827 A.D., who joins Black soldiers to confront the Eastern Roman Empire.
Producer Damien Douglas aims to build a franchise highlighting Black heroes in a historical context.
Principal photography is planned for Q3 2026 in Sicily and Tunisia.

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Story summary

Moors is a feature film in development directed by Roel Reiné and written by Chaz Hawkins.
The story follows Tariq, a young warrior in 827 A.D., who joins Black soldiers to confront the Eastern Roman Empire.
Producer Damien Douglas aims to build a franchise highlighting Black heroes in a historical context.
Principal photography is planned for Q3 2026 in Sicily and Tunisia.