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By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem

3.320201 seasonTV-14TV SeriesDocumentary

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.

ProducersChris Brancato·Nina Yang Bongiovi

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Mecca
Nov 8, 2020 1.0
E2
Freedom Songs
Nov 15, 2020 1.0
E3
Crossroads
Nov 22, 2020 1.0
E4
Power
Nov 29, 2020 1.0

Cast

FWForest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker
Self
GEGiancarlo Esposito
Giancarlo Esposito
Self
IHIlfenesh Hadera
Ilfenesh Hadera
Self
GKGladys Knight
Gladys Knight
Self
MRMartha Reeves
Martha Reeves
Self
JJJamal Joseph
Jamal Joseph
Self
HHHerbie Hancock
Herbie Hancock
Self
MSMarkuann Smith
Markuann Smith
Self
DO
Denise Oliver-Velez
Self
GB
Gary Bartz
Self
JB
Joe Baatan
Self
ASAl Sharpton
Al Sharpton
Self

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By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem?

By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ and Philo in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem on Netflix?

No, By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and MGM+.

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By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem is available on fuboTV and MGM+ in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem?

By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2020.

Are all episodes of By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem?

No — By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.