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Harlem Diary: Nine Voices of Resilience

Harlem Diary: Nine Voices of Resilience

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Harlem Diary: Nine Voices of Resilience

1995

1h 36m

10.0(1 votes)

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Overview

A feature length documentary that tells the story of nine young men and women constructing positive lives as they face the challenges of growing up poor in one of America's most famous African American communities.

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1 featured cast member

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Amir Williams

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Directed by: Jonathan Stack
Written by: Terry Williams
Produced by: Jonathan Stack

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