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William Greaves' Unfinished Film Completed by Son and Granddaughter, Premieres at Cannes

other · 2026-05-22

David Greaves and his daughter Liani Greaves completed the documentary 'Once Upon a Time in Harlem', which filmmaker William Greaves worked on from 1972 until his death in 2014. The film premiered at the Quinzaine des cinéastes section of the Cannes Film Festival. William Greaves considered it the most important footage he ever shot.

Key facts

  • David Greaves is the son of William Greaves.
  • Liani Greaves is William Greaves' granddaughter.
  • The film 'Once Upon a Time in Harlem' was worked on from 1972 to 2014.
  • William Greaves died in 2014.
  • The film premiered at the Quinzaine des cinéastes at Cannes.
  • William Greaves called the footage the most important he ever filmed.

Entities

Artists

  • William Greaves
  • David Greaves
  • Liani Greaves

Institutions

  • Quinzaine des cinéastes
  • Cannes Film Festival

Locations

  • Cannes
  • France

Sources