William Greaves' Unreleased 1972 Documentary 'Once Upon A Time In Harlem' Gets October Theatrical Release
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Zac Ntim
Baker's choice. Dense with flavour, light on filler.
Summary
A documentary conceived and shot by the late William Greaves in 1972, 'Once Upon A Time In Harlem' is finally being released after decades. The film, completed by his son David Greaves, uses an inventive form shaped around a cocktail party. Neon will release it in theaters on October 16, following buzzy screenings at Sundance and Cannes.
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Neon will release Once Upon A Time In Harlem in theaters on October 16.
Inventive in form, the film was conceived and filmed in 1972 by Greaves.
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