Once Upon a Time in Harlem
“You are cordially invited to a film 50 years in the making.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-03
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 16, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Greaves, David Greaves
- Original Score
- Tamar-kali
- Original Title
- Once Upon a Time in Harlem
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- William Greaves Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Greaves, David Greaves
Tamar-kali
Lynn True, Anne de Mare
Liani Greaves, Anne de Mare, Matthew J. Hoffman, Bella Racklin
Department Leadership Roster
William Greaves
Director
David Greaves
Director
Liani Greaves
Producer
Anne de Mare
Producer
Tamar-kali
Original Music Composer
Lynn True
Editor
Anne de Mare
Editor
Matthew J. Hoffman
Producer
Bella Racklin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Time in Harlem
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in Harlem?
Once Upon a Time in Harlem was directed by William Greaves, David Greaves.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Harlem?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Time in Harlem includes Aaron Douglas, Richard Bruce Nugent, Ernest Crichlow, Eubie Blake, Leigh Whipper.
When was Once Upon a Time in Harlem released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Time in Harlem was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Once Upon a Time in Harlem?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in Harlem was composed by Tamar-kali.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once Upon a Time in Harlem?
Once Upon a Time in Harlem holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).