Here's the first theatrical trailer of Merawi Gerima’s 'Residue', which unpacks identity and gentrification through the eyes of a young filmmaker who grapples with returning home
when Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY Releasing acquired the Venice International Film Festival title. Now, we have the first theatrical trailer of Gerima’s poignant piece of cinema which unpacks identity and gentrification through the eyes of a young filmmaker who grapples with returning home. The trailer above gives us glimpses at the powerful film which was honored with the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the Slamdance Film Festival earlier this year.
The film is timely as it reflects on universal issues that impact society as a whole — but through the perspective of a Black man. The film’s exploration of the impact of gentrification, underemployment and Black male identity in Washington D.C. stirs up and shines a light on the systemic racism plaguing Black communities nationwide.Read More About:
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