White Harlem
Synopsis
The March of Time produced 200 newsreels from 1935-1951, shown in movie theatres once per month. In an 18-minute film from August 1939 film called Metropolis, cameramen travelled across New York City, gathering scenes of its 7.5 million people. This short stitches together scenes shot in Harlem, along with outtakes from that shoot, preserved at the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington. This footage has been “restored” using AI, image resolution is HD, frame rate 60 fps, colour and grain added. The voice-over offers reflections on the way these images were framed through an apartheid lens, a reflection of the white men who ran and staffed the company. W.E.B. Du Bois, James Baldwin and Christina Sharpe offered second thoughts. How many movies are made without any pictures in them? [Overview courtesy of Mike Hoolboom]
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Hoolboom
- Original Title
- White Harlem
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Hoolboom
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Hoolboom
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for White Harlem.
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Frequently Asked Questions About White Harlem
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is White Harlem about?
The March of Time produced 200 newsreels from 1935-1951, shown in movie theatres once per month. In an 18-minute film from August 1939 film called Metropolis, cameramen travelled across New York City, gathering scenes of its 7.5 million people. This short stitches together scenes shot in Harlem, along with outtakes from that shoot, preserved at the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington. This footage has been “restored” using AI, image resolution is HD, frame rate 60 fps, colour and grain added. The voice-over offers reflections on the way these images were framed through an apartheid lens, a reflection of the white men who ran and staffed the company. W.E.B. Du Bois, James Baldwin and Christina Sharpe offered second thoughts. How many movies are made without any pictures in them? [Overview courtesy of Mike Hoolboom]
Who directed White Harlem?
White Harlem was directed by Mike Hoolboom.
Who stars in White Harlem?
The principal cast of White Harlem includes Not specified.
When was White Harlem released and how long is it?
White Harlem was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 10m.