Residue
Synopsis
A young filmmaker returns home after many years away, to write a script about his childhood, only to find his neighborhood unrecognizable and his childhood friends scattered to the wind.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-11
Top Cast
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Obinna Nwachukwu
Jay
Dennis Lindsey
Delonte
Taline Stewart
Blue
Derron "Rizo" Scott
Mike
Jacari Dye
Young Jay
Julian Selman
Young Demetrius
Tyree Wormley
Young Delonte
Melody Tally
Lavonne
Ramon Thompson
Reggie
Kamau Williams
Young Dion
Makinde Williams.
Young Mike
Christian Wormley
Jacob
Jamal Graham
Dion
Shirikiana Gerima
Tonya
Mama Hasinatu Camara
Mrs. Cooke
Robel Kassa
Delonte's Father
Nina Geremew
Delonte's Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Days
Festival / Special Debut
September 17, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 5, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Merawi Gerima
- Screenplay & Story
- Merawi Gerima
- Original Title
- Residue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Residue DC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Merawi Gerima
Merawi Gerima
Mark Jeevaratnam
Merawi Gerima
Merawi Gerima
Department Leadership Roster
Merawi Gerima
Director
Merawi Gerima
Writer
Merawi Gerima
Editor
Mark Jeevaratnam
Director of Photography
Merawi Gerima
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Residue
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What is Residue about?
A young filmmaker returns home after many years away, to write a script about his childhood, only to find his neighborhood unrecognizable and his childhood friends scattered to the wind.
Who directed Residue?
Residue was directed by Merawi Gerima.
Who stars in Residue?
The principal cast of Residue includes Obinna Nwachukwu, Dennis Lindsey, Taline Stewart, Derron "Rizo" Scott, Jacari Dye.
When was Residue released and how long is it?
Residue was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.