Once Upon a Time in Harlem (2026)
Once Upon a Time in Harlem is a 2026 documentary movie directed by William Greaves and David Greaves, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Aaron Douglas, Richard Bruce Nugent and Ernest Crichlow.
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.
Quick answers
What is Once Upon a Time in Harlem about?
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.
When was Once Upon a Time in Harlem released?
Once Upon a Time in Harlem was released on 16 October 2026.
How long is Once Upon a Time in Harlem?
Once Upon a Time in Harlem runs 1h 40m.
Who made Once Upon a Time in Harlem?
Once Upon a Time in Harlem was directed by William Greaves and David 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)
- Romare Bearden as Self (archival footage)