Sonequa Martin-Green does memorable work as Merit, who avoids dealing with the past by imagining her BFF is still present.

Sonequa Martin-Green and Natalie Morales discuss their roles in the drama-comedy, "My Dead Friend Zoe," set to be released in theaters Friday, Feb. 28. They say it's a story of grief and friendship, something of an autobiographical tale from writer Kyle Hausmann-Stokes.

This image released by Briarcliff Entertainment shows Natalie Morales, left, and Sonequa Martin-Green in a scene from "My Dead Friend Zoe." (Briarcliff Entertainment via AP)

A new dark comedy drama with an almost perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes is in theaters now! “My Dead Friend Zoe” follows the journey of an Afghanistan army

My Dead Friend Zoe,” starring Natalie Morales and Sonequa Martin-Green, confronts a dark reality of post-combat struggle with as much humor and playfulness as it does trauma and sorrow. Director