By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem poster

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

Documentary · Music

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.

IMDb rating: 8.5 (69 votes)
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): fuboTV · MGM+ Amazon Channel · MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel · MGM Plus · Philo · Spectrum On Demand
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Season 1 (2020)

8.95 avg 4 episodes 8.6 → 9.0 49 min avg

Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Mecca	8.6	11
2	Freedom Songs	9.0	8
3	Crossroads	9.2	9
4	Power	9.0	8