TV series
By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem
2020, English, on Epix. Created by Keith McQuirter.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 200 min
- Status
- Ended in 2020
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By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Power
Aired 29 November 2020
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Keith McQuirterCreator
- Forest WhitakerSelf · 4 ep
- Giancarlo EspositoSelf · 4 ep
- Ilfenesh HaderaSelf · 4 ep
- Gladys KnightSelf · 4 ep
- Martha ReevesSelf · 4 ep
- Jamal JosephSelf · 4 ep
- Herbie HancockSelf · 4 ep
- Markuann SmithSelf · 4 ep
- Denise Oliver-VelezSelf · 4 ep
- Gary BartzSelf · 4 ep
- Joe BaatanSelf · 4 ep
- Al SharptonSelf · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 8 November 2020
- Last aired
- 29 November 2020
- Network
- Epix
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-14
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By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem: quick answers
Is By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem worth watching?
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How many seasons of By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem are there?
By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 200 minutes each.
Is By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem finished?
Yes. By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem ended in 2020, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem on?
By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem?
If you liked By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem, try 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything, Dear Mama, The New York Times Presents.
Who created By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem?
By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem was created by Keith McQuirter and stars Forest Whitaker, Giancarlo Esposito, Ilfenesh Hadera.