Once Upon a Time in Harlem Documentary Arrives in October
Originally published Jun 9, 2026
By Jordan Raup · The Film Stage
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Key points
- Once Upon a Time in Harlem is a documentary directed by William and David Greaves.
- The film premiered at Sundance and later screened at Cannes.
- It features archival footage from a 1972 Harlem party.
- The documentary is being hailed as a highlight of the year in nonfiction filmmaking.
- It offers a rare glimpse into Black cultural life in Harlem during the 1970s.
Once Upon a Time in Harlem, a documentary directed by William and David Greaves, is set to release this October. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and later appeared at Cannes. It captures a 1972 Harlem party through archival footage. The documentary has been praised as a standout release of the year. The film serves as a vivid time capsule of a pivotal moment in Black cultural history.
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