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Watch By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem (2020) Online

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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.

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1. MeccaNow viewing2020-11-0850m1.0The '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.
2. Freedom Songs2020-11-1550m1.0A 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.
3. Crossroads2020-11-2250m1.0The 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.
4. Power2020-11-2950m1.0New 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.

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How many seasons does By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem have?

By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem has 1 season and 4 episodes.

When did By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem first air?

By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem first aired in 2020.

Is By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem still running?

By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem's status on TMDB is: Ended.

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By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem is classified as Documentary.