In this third installment of the Chocolate City Mixtape, Markus Batchelor talks with activist and award-winning filmmaker Merawi Gerima about his film Residue, a deeply personal reflection on his deep roots in Washington, D.C., the impact of gentrification on the community, the importance of D.C. is a broader fight for representation and freedom, and the role of art in social change.

Timestamps

01:00 Roots of Activism in Chocolate City

06:15 The Impact of Gentrification on Community

08:33 Creating Residue: A Personal Journey

15:14 Activism Beyond Art: A Call to Action

19:40 Rapid Fire: The Chocolate City Mixtape

22:44 End Credits