New York has had its share of neighborhood turnarounds in the last 20 years, but few have been as rapid and transformative as that of Harlem. The Changing Face of Harlem is a new 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. The film began production in the year 2000 and was shot over a period of ten years by Shawn Batey. The Changing Face of Harlem will premiere on Febraury 1 at The San Diego Black Film Festival and will make it’s rounds at other film festivals.
