
Once Upon a Time in Harlem
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.
🎬 Watch Trailer — Once Upon a Time in Harlem
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
▸What is Once Upon a Time in Harlem (2026) about?
Once Upon a Time in Harlem is a 2026 documentary film with a runtime of 1h 40m. Directed by William Greaves. Find cast, ratings, and streaming options on LiveStreamTV.pk.
▸Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in Harlem?
Once Upon a Time in Harlem may be available on streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, or others. Check the "Where to Watch" section on this page for current availability in your region.
▸Who directed Once Upon a Time in Harlem?
Once Upon a Time in Harlem was directed by William Greaves.









