By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem
2020•TV-14•1 Seasons•4 Episodes•3.3•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.
Creator
Keith McQuirter
Network
Epix
Origin
US
Cast
Forest Whitaker
Self
Giancarlo Esposito
Self
Ilfenesh Hadera
Self
Gladys Knight
Self
Martha Reeves
Self
Jamal Joseph
Self
Herbie Hancock
Self
Markuann Smith
Self
Denise Oliver-Velez
Self
Gary Bartz
Self
Joe Baatan
Self
Al Sharpton
Self
Felipe Luciano
Self
Nile Rodgers
Self
Adger W. Cowans
Self
Episodes
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