By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem

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

★ 3.3 (3) 1 Season 4 Episodes Ended
Documentary

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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Mecca
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Mecca

2020-11-08
Freedom Songs
E02 50m

Freedom Songs

2020-11-15
Crossroads
E03 50m

Crossroads

2020-11-22
Power
E04 50m

Power

2020-11-29

Cast

Forest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker
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 Giancarlo Esposito
Giancarlo Esposito
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 Ilfenesh Hadera
Ilfenesh Hadera
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 Gladys Knight
Gladys Knight
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 Martha Reeves
Martha Reeves
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Jamal Joseph
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 Herbie Hancock
Herbie Hancock
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 Markuann Smith
Markuann Smith
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