The Black GodfatherThe Black Godfather
(2019)
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The ultimate mentor in music, film, TV, and politics guides legends to success.

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Directed by Reginald Hudlin (of 'Marshall: Equality and Justice'), this documentary is the perfect demonstration that, in the world of entertainment, talent is just as important behind the scenes as it is in the spotlight. 'The Godfather of Black Music' dives into the figure of Clarence Avant, often known as "Godfather of Black Music" - in reference to the original title of 'The Godfather'. Avant is one of the great music entrepreneurs and executives in the US, and has also made incursions into the world of cinema, involved in the success of names like Louis Armstrong, Little Willie John, Tom Wilson, Lalo Schifrin, Sarah Vaughan and many others. The team assembled to talk about Avant in the film is a heavyweight group: Quincy Jones, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx and many more.

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Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.

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