By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem (2020)

11/08/2020 (US) • 3h 20m

Documentary

Overview

Inspired by the music and subjects featured in the series “Godfather of Harlem,” this documentary series brings alive the dramatic true story of Harlem and its music during the 1960s, and connects that history to our present moment.

Top Billed Cast

Forest Whitaker

Himself

4 Episodes

Giancarlo Esposito

Himself

4 Episodes

Ilfenesh Hadera

Herself

4 Episodes

Gladys Knight

Herself

4 Episodes

Martha Reeves

Herself

4 Episodes

Jamal Joseph

Himself

4 Episodes

Herbie Hancock

Himself

4 Episodes

Markuann Smith

Himself

4 Episodes

Denise Oliver-Velez

Herself

4 Episodes


Last Season

Season 1

2020 | 4 Episodes

Season 1 of By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem premiered on November 8, 2020.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Miniseries

Original Language

English

Keywords

harlem, new york city

1960s

america

civil rights movement

music

black liberation

black music

godfather of harlem

harlem

spanish harlem

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