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Once Upon a Time in Harlem

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Siddhant Adlakha Observer 4d
4/4
No matter one’s distance from the Harlem Renaissance, Once Upon A Time In Harlem transforms its cultural milieu into personal memory, suffusing history with enormity and reinvigorating it for generations to come. Go to Full Review Lisa Kennedy Variety 4d
For some of us, this film might evoke the wonder of a great-grandchild listening in on grown-up reminiscences. Nodding at the substance. Smiling at the style. Go to Full Review Elizabeth Weitzman TheWrap 6d
Extraordinary. As essential an historical document as you could ever hope to find, it should be considered required viewing for every American who has the slightest interest in our nation’s history, politics, or culture. Go to Full Review Patrick Fey In Review Online 4d
If there is one lesson to be extracted from Greaves’ extraordinary document, it’s that history is malleable, is vibrant, is now. Go to Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex 5d
9/10
Once Upon a Time in Harlem is a masterful documentary and historical document. It is one that everyone will benefit from experiencing. Go to Full Review Josh Parham Next Best Picture 6d
8/10
It is a privilege to be invited into the space of masters and hear about the experiences that have molded the community and made it prosper. Such a work deserves to be seen and admired for the achievement that it is. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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William Greaves

Director

David Greaves

Director

Liani Greaves

Producer

Anne De Mare

Producer

Lynn True

Film Editor

Anne De Mare

Film Editor

Movie Info

Director
William Greaves, David Greaves
Producer
Liani Greaves, Anne De Mare
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 40m