Harlem Rising (2020)

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Chronicles the remarkable history and lives transformed by Geoffrey Canada’s Harlem Children’s Zone - named one of the most ambitious social experiments created to break the cycle of poverty. Using archival video footage filmed by Black and Brown youth from the 80's, 90's and early 2000's, the film captures the transformation of New York City's Harlem through the unique lens of three generations of students who grew up with the Harlem Children's Zone.

Director: Rayner Ramirez
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 107 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harlem Rising about?
Chronicles the remarkable history and lives transformed by Geoffrey Canada’s Harlem Children’s Zone - named one of the most ambitious social experiments created to break the cycle of poverty. Using archival video footage filmed by Black and Brown youth from the 80's, 90's and early 2000's, the film captures the transformation of New York City's Harlem through the unique lens of three generations of students who grew up with the Harlem Children's Zone.
Who directed Harlem Rising?
Harlem Rising was directed by Rayner Ramirez.
How long is Harlem Rising?
Harlem Rising has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
What genre is Harlem Rising?
Harlem Rising is a Documentary film.