by Renae Richardson | Jun 10, 2026 By: Renae Richardson There are some films that an introduction would do an injustice to by lessening the levity of their content, but to fail to introduce them would be just as egregious, because the call to witness is essential. It is within that context that the upcoming film Once Upon a Time in Harlem is framed. Harlem Renaissance Harlem once stood as a touchpoint for creative, intellectual, and inspired minds.