# Once Upon a Time in Harlem (2026)

**Genres:** Documentary, Biography, Family, History, Music

**Duration:** 100 min

**IMDb:** [7.8](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39163347/)

**Letterboxd:** [4.0](https://letterboxd.com/film/once-upon-a-time-in-harlem/)

**Rotten Tomatoes:** [Tomatometer: 100%, Popcornmeter: n/a](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/once_upon_a_time_in_harlem)

## Description

A decade post-death, filmmaker William Greaves reveals his final work: footage of a 1972 gathering he arranged with Harlem Renaissance legends, which he deemed his most significant capture.

## Details

**Premiere:** 11 Nov 2026 (in 18 days)

**Director:** David Greaves, William Greaves, Liani Greaves

**Countries:** United States

**Languages:** English

**Open-air showtimes:** No

**Trailer:** [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESnX3LQbCVI)

## Showtimes in Berlin

The movie is not showing in cinemas yet. Screenings are expected to begin on 11 Nov 2026.