EPIX Orders Godfather of Harlem Docuseries

EPIX has greenlit By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem, a documentary series inspired by the music and subjects featured in its original drama series Godfather of Harlem.

The four-part docuseries will bring alive the dramatic true story of Harlem and its music during the 1960s, connecting that history to the present moment. By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem combines interviews, archival footage, evocative imagery and key moments from the Godfather of Harlem series to take audiences on a musical journey that introduces the artists who used their voices, instruments and lyrics to take a stand against oppression.

By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem is slated to premiere this fall. It is executive produced by Nina Yang Bongiovi and Forest Whitaker from Significant Productions, along with Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean and Keith McQuirter (Decoder Media).

Season one of Godfather of Harlem, produced by ABC Signature Studios, is currently available for streaming. Season two will commence production in the near future.