Harlem School 1970

This feature-length documentary captures a day in the life of a Harlem elementary school, showcasing the experiences of students and their environment. The film employs a 'direct cinema' style, which allows the events to unfold naturally, providing an authentic glimpse into the community.

In 2018, filmmaker Phil Gries revisited his past by reuniting with seven of his former students after fifty years. This reunion adds a personal touch to the documentary, connecting the past with the present. Collectors of documentary films and those interested in ethnographic studies will find significance in this work, as it highlights both the educational landscape of the time and the enduring relationships formed during those formative years.