Harlem Rising: A Community Changing The Odds
Available for
Virtual
In-person
Available for screenings until
May 16, 2023
Available for screenings in
Worldwide
Brought to you by
Passion River Films
About the film
HARLEM RISING” 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.
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
1h 47m
Released
2020
Director
Rayner Ramirez
Awards & recognition
Pan African Film and Arts Festival 2020
Nominated for Best Documentary
American Black Film Festival
2020 Official Selection
DocuWest Film Festival
2020 Official Selection
RSF Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival
2020 Official Selection
Culver City Film Festival
2020 Film Festival
Doc NYC
2020 Official Selection
What people are saying
‘Casting light on what a revolutionary idea HCZ was, many of its early and vital partners recount the incredible work that went into bringing to life the bold vision of HCZ’s indefatigable founder.‘
Geoffrey Canada
BET.com
‘More than twenty years ago, Geoffrey Canada dared to imagine a different, better future for the impoverished, vulnerable community of Central Harlem. His story—along with a group of dedicated people who’ve turned his vision into reality as the pioneering Harlem Children’s Zone—is the focus of “HARLEM RISING."‘
Benzinga.com