Ebony – June 4, 2019 – Netflix Celebrates Clarence Avant in ‘The Black Godfather’ Documentary [VIDEO]
The Black Godfather will be available on Netflix and in select theaters on June 7. Check out the trailer below.
By Jasmine Washington on June 4, 2019
Netflix will pay homage the contributions of entertainment and political mentor Clarence Avant in a new documentary, The Black Godfather. Known as the “original influencer,” Avant was born into the Jim Crow South and fought to combat racism.
Led by Academy Award-nominated director Reginald Hudlin, The Black Godfather features interviews from Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, Bill Withers, Snoop Dogg, Quincy Jones, Diddy, Cicely Tyson, Jamie Foxx and a slew of others.
The documentary’s synopsis reads: “Driven by a sense of equality, loyalty, and justice, Avant left the Jim Crow south behind to emerge as a powerhouse negotiator at a time when deep-seated racism penetrated every corner of America. Avant defied notions of what a black executive could do, redefining the industry for entertainers and executives of color and leaving a legacy of altruism for others to emulate.”
The Black Godfather will be available on Netflix and in select theaters on June 7. Check out the trailer below.