Residue

In this poignant drama, a young filmmaker returns to his rapidly gentrifying Washington D.C. neighborhood, only to find it unrecognizable and his childhood friends estranged. The film, directed by Merawi Gerima, explores themes of displacement and identity with a raw and intimate lens. While it hasn’t garnered major awards, it has been praised for its authentic portrayal of community and the personal impact of urban change. The movie can be viewed on Soap2day for free.