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Harlem School 1970
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Harlem School 1970

What was it like to live in Harlem, New York in 1970 and attend elementary school?

201851mDocumentary

Overview

A unique 'direct cinema' feature length documentary (no narration or interviews) originally filmed in the Spring of 1970 and concluded during the Summer of 2017 (footage added, restored, and re-edited). A day in the life of an inner-city Harlem elementary school. In 2018 filmmaker Phil Gries reunited with seven of his former Harlem elementary students whom he hadn't seen in 50 years.

Created By

Director
Phil Gries
Status
Released
Original Title
Harlem School 1970