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A decade after his death, genre-defying filmmaker William Greaves has one last trick up his sleeve with what he considered the most important event he captured on film: a 1972 party he engineered with the living luminaries of the Harlem Renaissance.
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Cast
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Aaron Douglas
Self (archival footage
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Richard Bruce Nugent
Self (archival footage
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Ernest Crichlow
Self (archival footage
Eubie Blake
Self (archival footage
Leigh Whipper
Self (archival footage
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Arna Bontemps
Self (archival footage
William Greaves
Self (archival footage
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James Van Der Zee
Self (archival footage
community
reunion
harlem, new york city
harlem renaissance
cocktail party
restoration
black community
collaboration
duke ellington
harlem
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Questions about Once Upon a Time in Harlem
How long is Once Upon a Time in Harlem?
Once Upon a Time in Harlem has a runtime of 1h 40m (1 hour and 40 minutes).
Who directed Once Upon a Time in Harlem?
Once Upon a Time in Harlem was directed by William Greaves and released in 2026.
What genre is Once Upon a Time in Harlem?
Once Upon a Time in Harlem is a Documentary film (2026).
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Harlem?
The cast of Once Upon a Time in Harlem includes Aaron Douglas, Richard Bruce Nugent, Ernest Crichlow, Eubie Blake, Leigh Whipper.
