‘Once Upon A Time In Harlem’ Offers An Unprecedented Look At The Artists Who Made History
Source: Essence · Oct 23, 2026
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- 01Darren Walker, then president of the Ford Foundation, provided funding to restore William Greaves’ archival footage; the article gives no funding amount.
- 02Louise Archambault Greaves preserved the material and secured initial restoration support. Additional financial backing followed a review by critic Richard Brody.
- 03David and Liani Greaves completed the documentary, extending a family filmmaking project across three generations and preserving Black artists’ firsthand accounts.
- 04Festival screenings, including Sundance, have brought the film to audiences, but the article discloses no distribution terms, production budget or revenue.
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William GreavesDavid GreavesLiani GreavesLouise Archambault GreavesDarren WalkerFord FoundationRichard BrodySundance
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