By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem background

By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem

The documentary explores the vibrant history of Harlem, examining its profound influence on music in the 1960s and its enduring importance in modern times.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Mecca

1. Mecca

Aired: Nov 8, 2020

In the vibrant heart of 1960s Harlem, the harmony of the Black American commu...

Episode 2 Freedom Songs

2. Freedom Songs

Aired: Nov 15, 2020

A fusion of jazz, politics, and spirituality takes hold in Black America, as ...

Episode 3 Crossroads

3. Crossroads

Aired: Nov 22, 2020

Harlem's eclectic music scene harmonizes R&B, jazz, soul, mambo, blues, and '...

Episode 4 Power

4. Power

Aired: Nov 29, 2020

The Black Panthers' revolutionary call sparks a wave of social change, echoin...

Main Cast

Felipe LucianoFelipe Luciano

Appearances

Forest WhitakerForest Whitaker
Giancarlo EspositoGiancarlo Esposito
Ilfenesh HaderaIlfenesh Hadera
Gladys KnightGladys Knight
Herbie HancockHerbie Hancock
Markuann SmithMarkuann Smith
Martha ReevesMartha Reeves
Jamal JosephJamal Joseph
Denise Oliver-VelezDenise Oliver-Velez
Gary BartzGary Bartz
Al SharptonAl Sharpton
Charles RangelCharles Rangel
Nile RodgersNile Rodgers
Adger W. CowansAdger W. Cowans
John LewisJohn Lewis
A$AP FergA$AP Ferg
Nikki GiovanniNikki Giovanni
Robin ClarkRobin Clark
Carlos AlomarCarlos Alomar
James BaldwinJames Baldwin
ChikaChika
Herb BoydHerb Boyd
Martin Luther KingMartin Luther King
Robert F. KennedyRobert F. Kennedy
Coretta Scott KingCoretta Scott King

Creators

Keith McQuirterKeith McQuirterCreator

Info about By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem

Current Status: Ended

Network: Epix

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary

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