By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem
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.
Cast: Forest Whitaker, Giancarlo Esposito, Ilfenesh Hadera
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Season 1
4 episodes
1. MeccaThe 'cultural capital of Black America,' 1960s Harlem faces problems and rising tensions as all over the country, civil rights protests proliferate. As the decade unfolds, music gives voice to a community fighting for justice.TV-14CC50minNov 8, 2020
2. Freedom SongsA musical, political and spiritual revolution gains momentum across Black America, inspiring Jazz greats John Coltrane, Charlie Mingus and Max Roach to express their activism through their instruments, and Abbey Lincoln to vocalize her pain in song.TV-14CC50minNov 15, 2020
3. CrossroadsThe rich diversity of the Harlem population shapes new forms of music that draw on different sounds and styles heard around the neighborhood, like R&B, jazz, soul, mambo, blues, and 'boogaloo,' all of which reflect the common goal of racial justice.TV-14CC50minNov 22, 2020
4. PowerNew voices like the Black Panthers offer a message to Black America: reform is not enough; it's time for revolution. The call for Black Power sparks a cultural shift not just in Harlem, but around the world, as Black music infiltrates the mainstream.TV-14CC50minNov 29, 2020
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Keith McQuirter
- Cast
- Forest Whitaker, Giancarlo Esposito, Ilfenesh Hadera, Gladys Knight, Martha Reeves, Jamal Joseph
- Studio
- Significant Productions, Decoder Media
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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