Godfather of Harlem

Godfather of Harlem reimagines the story of infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson, who in the early 1960s returned from a decade in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles.
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  1. S2 E1 - The French Connection
    December 31, 2020
    51min
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    After 3 months in hiding from Chin Gigante and the Italians, Bumpy Johnson takes action to lift the sanctions off his head. By forging new alliances with European suppliers, Bumpy aims to reunite with his family safely back in Harlem.
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  2. S2 E3 - The Fruit Stand Riot
    December 31, 2020
    49min
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    When innocent black teenagers and bystanders are beaten and arrested by police, the Harlem community rallies to free them. Adam Clayton Powell and Mayme Johnson use peaceful protest, but Bumpy Johnson and Malcolm X prefer street justice.
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  3. S2 E5 - It's a Small World After All
    December 31, 2020
    50min
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    An incident at the Geechee Club threatens to break up Bumpy and Chin's partnership. Adam Clayton Powell looks to end the filibuster on the Civil Rights Bill, even if it means playing dirty.
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  4. S2 E7 - Man of the Year
    December 31, 2020
    49min
    NR
    Before accepting a prestigious award, Bumpy Johnson contemplates the many contradictions in his life, and struggles to do what's best for his family. Chin Gigante learns a difficult truth about his daughter Stella.
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  5. S2 E8 - Ten Harlems
    December 31, 2020
    53min
    NR
    Bumpy Johnson wants to use his new supplier to distribute to the Harlems of other major American cities. Malcolm X uses Cassius Clay to leverage himself back into favour with the Nation of Islam before Clay's famous fight vs Sonny Liston.
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  6. S2 E9 - Bonanno Split
    December 31, 2020
    52min
    NR
    Bumpy Johnson must protect the Italian mob when Joseph Bonanno decides to abolish the Commission. Meanwhile, Captain Omar takes his campaign against Malcolm X to a new level.
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  7. S2 E10 - The Hate That Hate Produced
    December 31, 2020
    51min
    NR
    Bumpy Johnson must fend off rivals to receive the largest dope shipment in New York history, while Harlem explodes into riot; Malcolm X reluctantly agrees to protection from an unusual source.
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Directors
Paul EcksteinChris Brancato
Cast
Demi SingletonVincent D'OnofrioForest WhitakerLucy Fry
Studio
Discovery Global Drama
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