“This is a historical moment!” And we get a peek inside. Neon has unveiled the first look teaser trailer for an acclaimed new documentary film titled Once Upon a Time in Harlem, set for a release in limited US theaters starting in October in the fall later this year. It first premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, and also recently stopped by Cannes playing in the Directors’ Fortnight sidebar section. Once Upon a Time in Harlem is actually a film that was made in the 1970s by the brilliant Black American filmmaker William Greaves, who passed away in 2014. Finding the lost in time footage, his son David Greaves put together all of the shots (filmed on 16mm originally) and finished the film – a fascinating documentary introducing us to the most incredible collection of individuals who gathered for a party in 1972 in Harlem. The party took place at jazz maestro Duke Ellington’s townhouse in NYC and was filled with living luminaries of the Harlem Renaissance, an event he regarded as the most important he captured on film. Greaves invited every last participant he could locate. Many had not seen one another for decades. It takes us into that experience and it’s truly unforgettable. A must watch doc film for anyone intrigued by American history and cinema history. // Continue Reading ›
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