The comedy “Terri Joe: Missionary in Miami” recently premiered on the streaming platform Tubi, starring influencer and comedian Psyiconic in a bold, controversial production packed with satirical humor.

Kelon Campbell, also known as Psyiconic, first became famous on TikTok live for his satirical portrayal of his character “Terri Joe,” a “devout Christian, Caucasian, heterosexual woman” who happens to be racist, homophobic and an overall horrible person. After Campbell’s continued success with the character, he partnered with Tubi to create a film about Terri Joe and her adventures.

Recently, Tubi has propelled independent Black creators and their films, marking a period on the platform reminiscent of the Blaxploitation era — a subgenre of action films originating in Black communities that became mainstream in the 1970s, famous for their creativity, black casts and low budgets.

The film pays homage to that era with its wicked sense of humor, politically incorrect dialogue and Black creative direction. Alongside director Dale S. Lewis, the script is written by Yolanda Mariah Morgan and Campbell, making the picture packed with Black talent.

“Terri Joe: Missionary in Miami” opens in Terri Joe’s hometown, Bon Temps, Louisiana — a reference to the HBO series “True Blood” — introducing her place of work, family and daily life.

Along the way, the film introduces Tamra Lynn, Terri Joe’s mother who spends her days on the couch watching TV, and Terri’s cousins, all played by Campbell. Two of Terri Joe’s cousins, Jeorgia and Amethyst, are staples of the original TikTok Live.

On TikTok Live, Tamra was an off-screen character who sometimes fell down the stairs, invited gentleman callers and, most often, made Terri Joe’s dresses and did her hair, which she brags about in the film. On screen, Terri Joe and her mother harbor resentment toward each other, with Tamra frequently commenting on Terri Joe’s weight.

The main conflict of the film begins when Terri Joe walks to the grocery store where she works. Beau Taylor, the movie’s main villain, pulls up in his red truck, asking if she needs a ride. Terri Joe is hesitant at first, but eventually falls for his charms.

Afterward, Terri Joe’s workplace is robbed by a group of criminals who are revealed to be Taylor and his hillbilly siblings. Eventually, Terri Joe is implicated in a murder as a witness. When she escapes from them, the criminals search for her, interrogating Tamra and smashing her TV in the process. Upon arriving back home, Tamra is furious and tells her to leave the house.

Terri Joe flees to Miami to find safety with her rich cousin Jeorgia, an influencer and OnlyFans personality — far away from hillbilly criminals like Taylor. However, once she arrives in Miami, a bizarre series of side plots unfold as she is pursued by the same quirky band of criminals, all while searching for a church where she can find redemption.

The film has a chaotic sense of humor — one that constantly surprises the viewer with its sexually explicit gags and unexpected plot points. It’s absolutely striking with its visuals, outrageous moments and shock factor.

A quirk of the Terri Joe character is her racist beliefs and her insistence on identifying as a white Caucasian woman with flowing blonde locks, which directly contrasts with the audience’s perception when they see the six-foot Black man in a Dora wig on the screen. This satirical contradiction within the character is entertaining to watch play out.

Terri Joe is often replaced with a white, blonde actress when looking in the mirror to reflect how she describes herself. Additionally, some characters are blind to her obvious racial identity, whereas others will make choice comments.

The movie is undeniably bold and unafraid of offense, as Terri speaks outrageously in language only acceptable in the last century. “Terri Joe: Missionary in Miami” is a movie that’s funny when it’s horrible and horrifying when it’s funny, refusing to let the audience sit comfortably on either side. In the end, its willingness to lean into discomfort and bad taste is exactly what makes it memorable, iconic and, for better or worse, impossible to ignore.

Rating: 3/5