Godfather of Harlem reimagines the story of infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Academy Award®- winner Forest Whitaker), who in the early 1960s returned from a decade in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles.
Godfather of Harlem
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Inspired by actual persons and events, Godfather of Harlem reimagines the story of infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Academy Award®- winner Forest Whitaker), who in the early 1960s returned from ten years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy must take on the Genovese crime family to regain control. During the brutal battle, he forms an alliance with radical preacher Malcolm X (Nigél Thatch) – catching Malcolm’s political rise in the crosshairs of social upheaval and a mob war that threatens to tear the city apart. Godfather of Harlem is a collision of the criminal underworld and the civil rights movement during one of the most tumultuous times in American history.
While this story is inspired by actual events, certain characters, characterizations, incidents, locations and dialogue were fictionalized or invented for purposes of dramatization. With respect to such fictionalization or invention, any similarity to the name or to the actual character or history of any person, living or dead, or any product or entity or actual incident is entirely for dramatic purpose and not intended to reflect on an actual character, history, product or entity.
- Release Date:
- 2019 – 2023
- Genre:
- Drama,
- Crime
- Rating:
- Creator:
- Chris Brancato
- Paul Eckstein
- Starring:
- Forest Whitaker
- Ilfenesh Hadera
- Lucy Fry
- Antoinette Crowe-Legacy
- Erik LaRay Harvey
- Michael Raymond-James
EPISODES
S3:E1 The Negro in White America
To repay a drug debt owed the Italians, Bumpy Johnson robs from his own community.
S3:E2 Alzado
When Joe Colombo kidnaps Mayme, Bumpy angrily prepares for a coming war.
S3:E3 Mecca
Jose Battle asks a favor from new partner Bumpy Johnson: a political assassination.
S3:E4 Captain Fields
Two uniformed cops attack the Geechee, triggering a play by Bumpy and Battle.
S3:E5 Angel of Death
Bumpy and Colombo face off for control of the heroin trade.
S3:E6 Spooks
Bumpy utilizes Battle's CIA contacts to secure a new drug: cocaine.
S3:E7 All Roads Lead to Malcolm
When Battle's arrested, Bumpy must find a way to spring him and find the mole.
S3:E8 Homeland or Death
Bumpy uncovers a CIA plot to assassinate Malcolm X and Che Guevara.
S3:E9 We Are All Kings
Chin Gigante is released from prison and seeks to excise Joe Colombo from the Commission.
S3:E10 Our Black Shining Prince
Bumpy and Chin try to prevent a shipment of heroin, guns, and cocaine coming in.
