By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem

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.

Created by Keith McQuirter

Network

• Epix

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  Forest Whitaker

  Self

  4 eps

• 

  Giancarlo Esposito

  Self

  4 eps

• 

  Ilfenesh Hadera

  Self

  4 eps

• 

  Gladys Knight

  Self

  4 eps

Themes

• harlem, new york city
• 1960s
• america
• civil rights movement
• music
• black liberation
• black music
• godfather of harlem
• harlem
• spanish harlem

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