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Photo: Burroughts Lamar

Three men at stoop in harlem, facing eachother holding coffee cups

 Frank and his neighbors.  Photo: Katie Clancy

Changing Face of Harlem

2014
Director, Producer:  Shawn Batey

Editor:  Jason Pollard, Tat Ho Yee 
Music:  Jay Rodriguez

Changing Face of Harlem is a one-hour documentary that examines the revitalization of Harlem told through the deeply personal stories of its residents, small business owners, politicians, developers, and clergy. Identified as the birthplace of the Black Renaissance, Changing Face of Harlem takes a critical look at Harlem’s history, early development, and its present transformation. The film began production in the year 2000 and was shot over a period of ten years.

Asadah Kirkland  Photo: Katie Clancy

Portrait of Frank Anderson wearing hat in front of buildings

Frank Anderson  Photo: Katie Clancy

Portrait of Tekima Berlack with rose in her hair

Tekima Berlack   Photo: Katie Clancy

Woman with baby. Man holding mike over her and woman filming with camera
Street scene of Southern Fried Chicken restaurant

 Photo: Katie Clancy

Street scene of Harlem showing Lenox Lounge

 Photo: Katie Clancy

Photo of building of Maysles Documentary Center

 Photo: Shawn Batey

Woman with camera filming man who overlooks Harlem from rooftop or balcony

 Kevin McGruder, Director of Photography Kira Kelly and Director Shawn Batey   Photo: Katie Clancy

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