By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem - Season 1 - Eps 2: Freedom Songs
A 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.
About By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem
Title: By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem
First Air Date: 2020-11-08
Last Air Date: 2020-11-29
Status: Ended
Rating: 8/10 (from 1 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 4
Network: Epix
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Significant Productions, Decoder Media
Synopsis
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
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Giancarlo Esposito
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Ilfenesh Hadera
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Gladys Knight
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Martha Reeves
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Jamal Joseph
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Herbie Hancock
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Markuann Smith
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Denise Oliver-Velez
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Gary Bartz
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