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The Black Godfather

R20191h 58mReginald Hudlin
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 69

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"Music. Power. Respect."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is The Black Godfather (2019) about?

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

Who stars in The Black Godfather?

The Black Godfather stars Clarence Avant (Self), Quincy Jones (Self), Barack Obama (Self), Bill Clinton (Self), Babyface (Self). The film was directed by Reginald Hudlin.

How long is The Black Godfather?

The Black Godfather has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2019. It is rated R.

Is The Black Godfather worth watching?

The Black Godfather holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Documentary, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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