Once Upon a Time in Harlem(2026)
A film over 50 years in the making.
Once Upon a Time in Harlem 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.
Once Upon a Time in Harlem (2026) is a documentary film directed by William Greaves, released on October 16, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Aaron Douglas, Richard Bruce Nugent, Ernest Crichlow and Eubie Blake.
- Director:
- William Greaves
- Producers:
- Liani Greaves, Anne de Mare, Matthew J. Hoffman
- Composer:
- Tamar-kali
- Production:
- William Greaves Productions
- Status:
- Released
Once Upon a Time in Harlem (2026) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Once Upon a Time in Harlem before you stream it.
Once Upon a Time in Harlem Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Once Upon a Time in Harlem.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Official Teaser Trailer
Teaser
Once Upon a Time in Harlem Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Aaron Douglas
Aaron Douglas
as Self (archival footage)
- Richard Bruce Nugent
Richard Bruce Nugent
as Self (archival footage)
- Ernest Crichlow
Ernest Crichlow
as Self (archival footage)
Eubie Blake
as Self (archival footage)
Leigh Whipper
as Self (archival footage)
- Arna Bontemps
Arna Bontemps
as Self (archival footage)
William Greaves
as Self (archival footage)
- James Van Der Zee
James Van Der Zee
as Self (archival footage)
- Ida Mae Cullen
Ida Mae Cullen
as Self (archival footage)
Noble Sissle
as Self (archival footage)
- Romare Bearden
Romare Bearden
as Self (archival footage)
Key crew
Directed by William Greaves, produced by Liani Greaves, Anne de Mare and Matthew J. Hoffman.
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Once Upon a Time in Harlem – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in Harlem online?
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Once Upon a Time in Harlem (2026) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Harlem?
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The main cast of Once Upon a Time in Harlem (2026) includes Aaron Douglas, Richard Bruce Nugent, Ernest Crichlow, Eubie Blake and Leigh Whipper. The film was directed by William Greaves. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Once Upon a Time in Harlem released?
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Once Upon a Time in Harlem was released on October 16, 2026 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is there a trailer for Once Upon a Time in Harlem?
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Yes. The official Once Upon a Time in Harlem trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.