Neon, the studio behind behind “Parasite” and “Anora,” has prevailed in a heated bidding war for U.S. rights to “Once Upon a Time in Harlem.”
The documentary was conceived and filmed in 1972 by the late William Greaves and restored and directed by his son David Greaves. It premiered to raves at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. At various points, Netflix, Sony Pictures Classics and Mubi were in the mix for rights to the film. Neon is planning a theatrical release for the film later this year. The sale marks the second acquisition for the indie studio,
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