Harlem Wednesday

United States, 1957

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Using the paintings of the American artist Gregario Prestopino, the camera explores life in Harlem throughout the day and late into the night. With jazz accompaniment and clever editing, the film epitomises the life of the people and the atmosphere of their environment. Harlem Wednesday won an award at the Venice Film Festival.

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Credits

co-director

Faith Hubley

John Hubley

producer

Edward Harrison

production company

Story Board

Duration

00:10:40:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1957

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