Entertainment

Filmed in 1972 at Duke Ellington’s home, a historic gathering of Harlem Renaissance pioneers took five decades to reach the screen. Now, their stories offer a rare glimpse into the people and experiences that shaped Black cultural history. At the 62nd Chicago International Film Festival, Once Upon a Time in Harlem brought audiences into a remarkable moment in Black history: a gathering of artists and cultural pioneers reflecting on the Harlem Renaissance, its influence on Bla