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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.
The Black Godfather
2019 Directed by Reginald Hudlin
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Ο Νονός της Μαύρης Μουσικής, Чёрный крёстный отец
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This would be a great companion piece to Quincy. In addition to interviews from Quincy Jones, there are some from Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Barack Obama, Hank Aaron, and Netflix CCO Ted Sarandos.
The documentary follows Clarence Avant. The editing was somewhat puzzling at the beginning, as it featured all sorts of politicians and Avant was in the music business. As the documentary unfolded, we saw that Avant was influential not only in the music business, but in politics as well. It was totally informative and uplifting.
Nicole Avant (Clarence Avant's daughter and Ted Sarandos' wife) is also featured prominently. Just when it was beginning to feel like there was too much of her, the documentary explained her connection…
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I would say to check this out on Netflix for black history month, but based on the typical post people have been making this mounts, who we kidding. 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️
I’ll stay preaching how people on letterboxd need to log more black related content during February. People go all out for Christmas, Halloween, and other special occasions, but right now y’all awfully quiet. We are never done learning. I never heard of the black godfather until today. I’m still learning about the big successes of my people and I will continue to do so. Again, it is a damn shame some of y’all mainly watched Judas and the black messiah because it is a new release, not because it is black… -
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it's a pretty nonstop blow job for clarence avant, but i really do enjoy seeing the stories of black men and women produced into documentaries and films. something just unheard of in my childhood is happening today, and these films are being made with careful reflection and a dutiful point of view. clarence avant was a hero in the entertainment community and should be celebrated as such!
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This Black Godfather is about Clarence Avant, a music businessman who knew everyone, connected people, taught young talent, supported those in need, spoke truth to power (and anyone else who needed to hear it), and cussed almost everyone out. Good friends with Quincy Jones, another person who had a lot of clout and could get things done. One thing I really liked about this man is that he stayed married to one woman and his kids love and respect him. Better than a lot of these docs (which I almost always enjoy), this really got to the heart of the man, and had more emotion than most. Good documentary about a man who you may not know because he was happy to be the power behind the faces you do know.
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whole doc is just a bunch of celebs gargling Clarence Avant's nuts and getting giddy over it but he aint never did anything for black people outside the industry. fuck him.
mans had all that power and used it to help bill clinton, obama and kamala harris. black godfather my ass.
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Clarence Avant is a national treasure that the world should know about. He is the literal definition of Black excellence. I'm so in awe of his connections in politics, film, TV, music, etc... A man who stood up for Black People & showing them what they deserve when no one else would 💙
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When I say everyone- I mean everyone- was in this documentary: Obama. Snoop Dog. Bill Clinton. EVERYONE!
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tl;dr the ceo of netflix greenlit a doc about his father in law to make him look cool and probably get a bigger inheritance. lots of ghoulery going on in here, like Bill Clinton talking about his impeachment in vague terms and a bunch of crusty old record execs saying “oh yeah we’re assholes” then cackling; these men have stirred so much despair in so many artists over their long careers i wish they would have dropped dead on camera. Clarence Avant seems cool tho.
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Probably the most interesting documentaries from Netflix this year! Clarence Avant is such an interesting keystone to the music industry yet this was the first time I've heard about him. This film is easy listening not only because of the great interviews they capture but all of the great music he founded. Add on top of this great social commentary and you've got the makings of a fine documentary.
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