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Release Year2020
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationTV-14
GenresDocumentary
Votes3
DirectorKeith McQuirter
WritersKeith McQuirter
TypeWeb Series
Rating3.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBy Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem
About 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.
Directed by Keith McQuirter, By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem leans on a strong ensemble — Forest Whitaker, Giancarlo Esposito, Ilfenesh Hadera — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2020.
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