
By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem
TV-142020–2020·Ended·1 Seasons·4 Episodes·49 min·EPIX·Sunday · 22:00
Studio: Decoder Media, Significant Productions
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🇺🇸USA
USA
English · USA
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.
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Cast

Forest Whitaker
Self

Giancarlo Esposito
Self

Ilfenesh Hadera
Self

Gladys Knight
Self

Martha Reeves
Self
Jamal Joseph
Self

Herbie Hancock
Self

Markuann Smith
Self
Denise Oliver-Velez
Self
Gary Bartz
Self
Joe Baatan
Self

Al Sharpton
Self

Felipe Luciano
Self

Nile Rodgers
Self
Adger W. Cowans
Self
Robin Clark
Self
Charles Rangel
Self
A$AP Ferg
Self
Chika
Self

Carlos Alomar
Self
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Keywords
harlem, new york city1960samericacivil rights movementmusicblack liberationblack musicgodfather of harlemharlemspanish harlem
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Added: 5/14/2026Updated: 6/3/2026










