Based on the 2020 film directed by Merawi Gerima, Residue is a deeply personal, semi-autobiographical drama that explores the impact of gentrification on a Washington, D.C. neighborhood. The story follows a young filmmaker named Jay (Obinna Nwachukwu) who returns home from Los Angeles to a completely transformed Eckington neighborhood, capturing the alienation and emotional weight of seeing his childhood home gentrified.
The film is shot in an elliptical style, focusing on textures, memories, and the "residue" of the past left on the urban landscape. ResidueHD
Residue premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival and was acquired for streaming by Ava DuVernay's Array on Netflix in 2020. of the film? How to watch it on Netflix or YouTube? Let me know which area you'd like to explore further! Review: Residue - Crooked Marquee Based on the 2020 film directed by Merawi