By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem

Season 1 Episode 2: Freedom Songs

Nov 15, 2020 TV-14 48m 8.2

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...

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

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Mecca

Aired: Nov 8, 2020

1960s Harlem is the 'cultural capital of Black America,' but the community fa...

Episode 2 Freedom Songs

2. Freedom Songs

Aired: Nov 15, 2020

A musical, political and spiritual revolution gains momentum across Black Ame...

Episode 3 Crossroads

Aired: Nov 22, 2020

The rich diversity of the Harlem population shapes new forms of music that dr...

Episode 4 Power

Aired: Nov 29, 2020

New voices like The Black Panthers offer a message to Black America: reform i...

Appearances

Giancarlo Esposito

Adger W. Cowans

Adger W. Cowans

Creators

Keith McQuirter

Keith McQuirter Director

Info about By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem

Current Status: Ended

Network: Epix

Production Country: United States

Genres: Documentary