Keyword: harlem, new york city

Godfather of Harlem

8.3

2019

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Loosely based on infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson, who in the early 1960s returned from ten years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy attempts to regain his piece of Harlem.

Black Ink Crew New York

5.2

2013

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Black Ink Crew: Black Ink documents the tattoo artists at a Harlem tattoo shop and all of the celebrities they cater to.

By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem

8.4

2020

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Documentary series examines the story of Harlem, its music during the 1960s and its connections to today.

Harlem Ice

6.2

2025

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Young skaters from Harlem face challenges and triumphs as they train for competitions. Their journey showcases the impact of Figure Skating in Harlem, breaking barriers and opening doors for girls of color in the world of ice skating.

Precious

7.9

2009

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In New York Citys Harlem circa 1987, an overweight, abused, illiterate teen who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enroll in an alternative school in hopes that she can re-route her life in a better direction.

The Wiz

5.7

1978

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An adaptation of The Wizard of Oz that tries to capture the essence of the African-American experience.

If Beale Street Could Talk

7

2018

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A young woman embraces her pregnancy while she and her family set out to prove her childhood friend and lover innocent of a crime he didnt commit.

Harlem Nights

6.3

1989

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During the 1930s, a New York City illegal gambling house owner and his associates must deal with strong competition, gangsters, and corrupt cops in order to stay in business.

Uncle Drew

5.7

2018

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An anti-ageist comedy about a mans dream to win the Rucker Classic street ball tournament in Harlem.

Passing

2.9

2021

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Passing follows the unexpected reunion of two high school friends, whose renewed acquaintance ignites a mutual obsession that threatens both of their carefully constructed realities.

The Cotton Club

6.5

1984

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Meet the jazz musicians, dancers, owner, and guests (like gangster Dutch Schultz) of The Cotton Club in 1928-1930s Harlem.

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

8

2021

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The Harlem Cultural Festival, also known as "Black Woodstock", was a series of music concerts held in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City during the summer of 1969 to celebrate African American music and culture and to promote the continued politics of Black pride.

The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World

6.9

2005

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\The Team that Changed the World,\ investigates the Globetrotters impact socially and culturally, as well as their lasting effect on the NBA. Featuring interviews with basketball players, celebrities, politicians, and more, the documentary also shows how the Globetrotters continue to serve as \Ambassadors of Goodwill\ and touch audiences around the world today.

Murder In Harlem

5

1935

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A black night watchman at a chemical factory finds the body of a murdered white woman. After he reports it, he finds himself accused of the murder.

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

7.8

2021

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Documentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity.

Sugar Hill

5.9

1993

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A drug dealer tries to get out of the life and start anew with his girlfriend, but the transition is tragically difficult.