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“Once Upon a Time in Harlem,” which Richard Brody described as “one of the greatest cinematic works of creative nonfiction” he’s ever seen, opens today. Revisit Brody’s review from before the film was completed. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/9SCGOk

“Once Upon a Time in Harlem” Is a Film for the Ages

William Greaves’s great historical documentary, centered on a 1972 reunion of Harlem Renaissance luminaries, is still awaiting completion.

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