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Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air (2014): Cast & Box Office

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Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air is a 2014 documentary directed by Phillip Warnell, starring Antoine Yates, Rajiv and Brianna. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes and earned $287 worldwide.

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Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 11m (71 min)
Director
Phillip Warnell
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air About?

The premise of Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air without spoilers.

This is the unbelievable true story of Ming, Al, and Antoine Yates, who lived together in a Harlem apartment complex for years until their unusual household was revealed in 2003. The story centers on Antoine Yates and his incredible companions: a 500-pound tiger named Ming and a seven-foot alligator named Al. The film blends Yates’s memories with a poetic exploration of the animals' presence, incorporating text from philosopher Jean-Luc Nancy to examine themes of the wild, territory, and the complex relationship between humans and animals.

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Cast & crew

Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air Cast

Antoine Yates leads the cast, with Rajiv and Brianna. Directed by Phillip Warnell; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Phillip Warnell

One more film directed by Phillip Warnell: Intimate Distances.

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Box office

Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air Box Office

Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air grossed $287 worldwide.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$287

International
$287

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Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air?

Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).

When was Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air released?

Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air was released on July 4, 2014.

Who directed Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air?

Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air was directed by Phillip Warnell.

More films by Phillip Warnell

Who is in the cast of Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air?

Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air stars Antoine Yates, Rajiv and Brianna, among 6 credited actors.

How much did Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air make at the box office?

Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air grossed $287 worldwide.

Does Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air have a post-credit scene?

No. Ming of Harlem: Twenty One Storeys in the Air has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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