A Film by Merawi Gerima

2020|Drama|1h 30m

Written and directed by Merawi Gerima, RESIDUE follows aspiring filmmaker Jay (Obinna Nwachukwu) returning to his childhood Washington, DC, neighborhood that has been gentrified beyond recognition. Dealing with alienation from his friends, troubled by the disappearance of his best friend, and unsure of his place in this new community, Jay confronts issues of identity, gentrification and loss.

Directed by Merawi Gerima • Screenplay by Merawi Gerima • Produced by Mark Jeevaratnam

An artful and piercing debut.

Residue Film Poster

Residue

Residue Film Poster

A Film by Merawi Gerima

2020|Drama|1h 30m

Written and directed by Merawi Gerima, RESIDUE follows aspiring filmmaker Jay (Obinna Nwachukwu) returning to his childhood Washington, DC, neighborhood that has been gentrified beyond recognition. Dealing with alienation from his friends, troubled by the disappearance of his best friend, and unsure of his place in this new community, Jay confronts issues of identity, gentrification and loss.

Directed by Merawi Gerima • Screenplay by Merawi Gerima • Produced by Mark Jeevaratnam

An artful and piercing debut.

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Merawi Gerima’s Residue Streaks the Soul

Merawi Gerima’s Residue Streaks the Soul

White faces are typically obscured in Residue, Merawi Gerima’s impressive feature debut. He either leaves them out of focus, cuts them from the frame, shoots their silhouettes or positions the camera….

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In the News

Merawi Gerima’s Residue Streaks the Soul

Merawi Gerima’s Residue Streaks the Soul

White faces are typically obscured in Residue, Merawi Gerima’s impressive feature debut. He either leaves them out of focus, cuts them from the frame, shoots their silhouettes or positions the camera….

read more