The Black Godfather(2019)
Music. Power. Respect.
The Black Godfather Synopsis
Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.
The Black Godfather (2019) is a documentary and music film directed by Reginald Hudlin, released on June 6, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Clarence Avant, Quincy Jones, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Reginald Hudlin
- Producers:
- Nicole Avant, Byron Phillips, Nelson George
- Cinematographer:
- Matthew Chavez
- Composer:
- Jasha Klebe
- Production:
- Boardwalk Pictures, MakeMake
- Status:
- Released
The Black Godfather (2019) Trailer
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The Black Godfather Cast & Crew
Main cast
Clarence Avant
as Self
Quincy Jones
as Self
Barack Obama
as Self
Bill Clinton
as Self
Babyface
as Self
Jim Brown
as Self
Sean Combs
as Self
Snoop Dogg
as Self
Lionel Richie
as Self
Ted Sarandos
as Self
Bill Withers
as Self
Jamie Foxx
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Reginald Hudlin, produced by Nicole Avant, Byron Phillips and Nelson George.
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The Black Godfather Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 38 ratings.
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The Black Godfather – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Black Godfather online?
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The Black Godfather (2019) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Black Godfather?
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The main cast of The Black Godfather (2019) includes Clarence Avant, Quincy Jones, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Babyface. The film was directed by Reginald Hudlin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Black Godfather released?
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The Black Godfather was released on June 6, 2019 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is The Black Godfather worth watching?
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The Black Godfather (2019) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Black Godfather?
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Yes. The official The Black Godfather trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.