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By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem

2020 – 2020 · Epix
1 seasons · 4 episodes
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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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Forest Whitaker
Self
Giancarlo Esposito
Self
Ilfenesh Hadera
Self
Gladys Knight
Self
Martha Reeves
Self
Jamal Joseph
Self
Herbie Hancock
Self
Markuann Smith
Self
Created by Keith McQuirter

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Status
Ended
Type
Miniseries
First aired
Nov 8, 2020
Original language
EN
Production
Significant Productions, Decoder Media
Country
US

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