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Black Godfather, The (2019)
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Black Godfather, The (2019)

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
June 7, 2019
Studio
Netflix
Official Site
http://www.netflix.com/title/80173387
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
June 7, 2019
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
118 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Netflix
Official Site
http://www.netflix.com/title/80173387
Director
Reginald Hudlin
Producer
Reginald Hudlin
Starring
  • Bill Withers
  • Snoop Dogg
  • Quincy Jones
  • Muhammad Ali
  • Hank Aaron
  • Barack Obama
  • Bill Clinton

This riveting documentary unveils the extraordinary life and legacy of Clarence Avant, the unsung architect behind modern Black entertainment, politics, and sports. Directed by Reginald Hudlin, the film explores how a man with no formal title amassed unparalleled influence, operating from the shadows to broker groundbreaking deals and champion equality. Through candid interviews with icons like music legend Quincy Jones, hip-hop mogul Snoop Dogg, and former President Barack Obama, the portrait emerges of a strategic mastermind who guided the careers of everyone from Bill Withers to Muhammad Ali. The narrative traces his relentless journey from the Jim Crow South to the highest echelons of power, detailing the delicate negotiations and personal risks he undertook to open doors that were once firmly shut. More than a biography, it is a compelling chronicle of quiet power, revealing how one man's unwavering resolve and formidable network helped shape the cultural and political landscape for generations.