Once Upon a Time in Harlem (2026)
A film over 50 years in the making.
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.
Top Cast
Aaron Douglas
Self (archival footage)
Richard Bruce Nugent
Self (archival footage)
Ernest Crichlow
Self (archival footage)
Eubie Blake
Self (archival footage)
Leigh Whipper
Self (archival footage)
Arna Bontemps
Self (archival footage)
William Greaves
Self (archival footage)
James Van Der Zee
Self (archival footage)
Ida Mae Cullen
Self (archival footage)
Noble Sissle
Self (archival footage)
Romare Bearden
Self (archival footage)
FAQ about Once Upon a Time in Harlem
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 in 2026.
What genres does Once Upon a Time in Harlem belong to?
Once Upon a Time in Harlem is categorised as Documentary.
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.