The Inheritance is a daring mix of fiction and documentary, telling the story of a group of Black Philadelphia residents who form a collective. That plot is scripted, but it's inspired by filmmaker Ephraim Asili's actual experiences, and he also includes archival footage of different Black artists, thinkers and activists. For MEL, I had a great conversation with Asili about his film, his time in a collective and what he wants his project to achieve. He's an incredibly smart guy, especially when it came to educating me about how collectives are different than utopias. Hope you enjoy.
