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By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem

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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: November 8, 2020
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 4
  • Networks: Epix
  • Genres: Documentary
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By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem(2020)

TMDB Rating: 3.3 (3 votes)

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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Season 1

4 episodes • 2020Avg: 1.0

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1MeccaNov 8, 20201.0
2Freedom SongsNov 15, 20201.0
3CrossroadsNov 22, 20201.0
4PowerNov 29, 20201.0

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