Harlem Renaissance documentary finally gets global premiere 50 years after cameras rolled

The documentary 'Once Upon a Time in Harlem,' completed posthumously by William Greaves' family, finally premiered globally at Cannes, highlighting the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance and addressing the need for authentic representation of Black narratives in media. Greaves' work, initiated in 1972, serves as a crucial counter to the racially degrading stereotypes prevalent in mainstream film.

Source: Guardian Culture