Harlem Diary: Nine Voices of Resilience
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Spencer Style
John Hicks
Rasheem Swindell
Damon Williams
Jermaine Ashwood
Amir Williams-foster
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Inspired by professor, author and sociologist Terry Williams' widely acclaimed book, "The Uptown Kids: Struggle and Hope in the Projects," this film tells the poignant story of nine young people, aged 12-26, who live in New York City's Harlem. Each uses a video camera to record his or her own struggles and successes over several months. Despite incredible challenges and negative influences around them, the youth of "Harlem Diary" manage to keep themselves focused and moving toward goals that include college, career, home ownership and better lives for their children.
Cast
John Hicks
Rasheem Swindell
Damon Williams
Jermaine Ashwood
Amir Williams-foster
Nikki Matos
Christina Head
Terry Williams
Barr Elliot
Akida Bailey
Kahlil Hicks
Crew
Maryse Alberti
Maryse Alberti
Jermaine Ashwood
Jermaine Ashwood
Akida Bailey
Akida Bailey
Steve Burns
Michael Cousins
Diarra Cummings
Stuart Deutsch
Barr Elliot
Barr Elliot
Linda Guisset
Christina Head
Christina Head
Samuel Henriques
Samuel Henriques
John Hicks
John Hicks
Kahlil Hicks
Kahlil Hicks
Kahlil Hicks
Errol Kenya James
Kass Kalanzo
Liza Koch
Mary Beth Mann
Nikki Matos
Nikki Matos
Dan Pearson
Susanne Rostock
Salaim Shabazz
Jonathan Stack
Rasheem Swindell
Rasheem Swindell
Damon Williams
Damon Williams
Terry Williams
Terry Williams
Terry Williams
Terry Williams
Amir Williams-foster
Amir Williams-foster
Film Details
Technical Specs
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States Fall October 27, 1995
Released in United States October 1995
Shown at Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival in New York City October 18-23, 1995.
Black-and-white footage from the personal video diaries of the young people is incorporated with "verite" documentary scenes directed by Jonathan Stack. Author and sociologist Terry Williams provides an introduction and appears throughout the film to offer insight and commentary.
Broadcast in USA over Discovery Channel February 25, 1996.
Film noted: In memory of Renee Lewis (1952-1994), Eldon Arthur Hicks (1943-1974), and all those who've been lost to the streets.
The original members of Terry Williams' Harlem Diary Writers Crew are Jermaine Ashwood, Akida Bailey, Michael Cousins, Diarra Cummings, Barr "Star Dragon" Elliot, Errol Kenya James, Christina Head, Kahlil Hicks, Kass Kalanzo, Nikki Matos, Salaim Shabazz, Rasheem Swindell, Amir Williams-Foster, and Damon Williams.
Released in United States October 1995 (Shown at Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival in New York City October 18-23, 1995.)
Released in United States Fall October 27, 1995
