By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem

Name: By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem
Director: Keith McQuirter
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020-11-08T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 50 min
Rating: 8
Cast: Forest Whitaker, Giancarlo Esposito, Ilfenesh Hadera, Gladys Knight, Martha Reeves

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.

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Created By

Keith McQuirter

Status

Ended

Original Name

By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem

First Air Date

November 8, 2020

Last Air Date

November 29, 2020

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Episodes

Language

English

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S01E04

Power

New voices like the Black Panthers offer a message to Black America: reform is not enough; it's time for revolution. The call for Black Power sparks a cultural shift not just in Harlem, but around the world, as Black music infiltrates the mainstream.

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