Once Upon a Time in Harlem (2026)
· Rated PG-13
Genres: Documentary
Released: 2026-10-16
Runtime: 100 minutes
Overview
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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Director
William Greaves
Cast
- Aaron Douglas as Self (archival footage)
- Richard Bruce Nugent as Self (archival footage)
- Ernest Crichlow as Self (archival footage)
- Eubie Blake as Self (archival footage)
- Leigh Whipper as Self (archival footage)
- Arna Bontemps as Self (archival footage)
- William Greaves as Self (archival footage)
- James Van Der Zee as Self (archival footage)
- Ida Mae Cullen as Self (archival footage)
- Noble Sissle as Self (archival footage)
Once Upon a Time in Harlem FAQ
What is Once Upon a Time in Harlem rated?
Once Upon a Time in Harlem is rated PG-13.
What movies are like Once Upon a Time in Harlem?
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