From The Hollywood Reporter · Hilary Lewis · · 40s
Harlem Film Wins Library Prize
Harlem Renaissance documentary wins Library of Congress film award.
In brief
Harlem Renaissance documentary wins Library of Congress film award. William Greaves' 1972 Harlem Renaissance documentary won the Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film after 50 years of restoration. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Harlem Renaissance Film
Harlem Renaissance documentary wins Library of Congress prize.
1972 Cocktail Party
1972 cocktail party at Duke Ellington's townhouse.
William Greaves
William Greaves filmed surviving Harlem Renaissance creators.
50-Year Restoration
William Greaves' son restored film fifty years later.
Prize Announcement
Film wins Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film.
The takeaway
William Greaves' 1972 Harlem Renaissance documentary won the Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film after 50 years of restoration.
