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By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem

Season 1 Episode 2: Freedom Songs

A fusion of jazz, politics, and spirituality takes hold in Black America, as iconic musicians like John Coltrane, Charlie Mingus, and Max Roach use their music to amplify their activism, with Abbey Lincoln's powerful voice leading the charge.

Season 1 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
Martha ReevesMartha Reeves
Jamal JosephJamal Joseph
Denise Oliver-VelezDenise Oliver-Velez
Gary BartzGary Bartz
Al SharptonAl Sharpton
Adger W. CowansAdger W. Cowans
Robin ClarkRobin Clark
Herb BoydHerb Boyd
Nikki GiovanniNikki Giovanni
James BaldwinJames Baldwin

Creators

Keith McQuirterKeith McQuirterCreator, Director

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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