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  • May 23, 2021
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  • May 23, 2021
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Summary In the 1960s, crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker) returns to Harlem after a decade in prison to find it under the control of the Italian mob and becomes friends with Malcolm X (Nigél Thatch) this drama from Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein.

Directed By: Marisol Adler

Written By: Chris Brancato, Paul Eckstein, Michael Panes, Moses Verneau

  • TV-MA
  • MGM+
  • May 23, 2021
  • 53 m
  • TV-MA
  • MGM+
  • May 23, 2021
  • 53 m
Godfather of Harlem
S2 • Episode 6
The Ballot or the Bullet
Air Date: May 23, 2021
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Summary In the 1960s, crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker) returns to Harlem after a decade in prison to find it under the control of the Italian mob and becomes friends with Malcolm X (Nigél Thatch) this drama from Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein.

Created By: Chris Brancato, Paul Eckstein

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Episode 1 • Apr 18, 2021 • 53 m
The French Connection
After 3 months of hiding from Chin Gigante and the Italians, Bumpy Johnson takes action to lift the sanctions off his head; by forging new alliances with European Suppliers, Bumpy aims to reunite with his family safely back to Harlem.
Episode 2 • Apr 25, 2021 • 48 m
Sting Like a Bee
Episode 3 • May 2, 2021 • 51 m
The Little Fruit Stand Riot
Episode 4 • May 9, 2021 • 50 m
The Geechee
An unlikely partnership proves to be extremely lucrative for Bumpy Johnson and Chin Gigante, but their success puts targets on their backs. Malcolm X fights off attacks on his character and his life.
Episode 5 • May 16, 2021 • 52 m
It's a Small World After All
An incident at the Geechee Club threatens to break up Bumpy and Chin's partnership; Adam Clayton Powell looks to end the filibuster on the Civil Rights Bill, even if it means playing dirty.
Episode 6 • May 23, 2021 • 53 m
The Ballot or the Bullet
Episode 7 • Aug 8, 2021 • 51 m
Man of the Year
Bumpy is called to be "man of the year" for his "good" deeds. Meanwhile, Ernie eventually became a "mademan" in the Genovese Family. A revealed secret would put many lives in danger.
Episode 8 • Aug 15, 2021 • 56 m
Ten Harlems
Confronted with a betrayal in his ranks, Bumpy Johnson hunts for enemies within his Ten Harlems. The conflict between Malcolm X and the Nation of Islam escalates from threats to outright violence.
Episode 9 • Aug 22, 2021 • 55 m
The Bonanno Split
Bumpy Johnson must protect the Italian mob when Joseph Bonanno decides to abolish the Commission. Captain Omar takes his campaign against Malcolm X to a new level.
Episode 10 • Aug 29, 2021 • 54 m
The Hate That Hate Produced
Bumpy Johnson must fend off rivals to receive the largest dope shipment in New York history, while Harlem explodes into riot; Malcolm X reluctantly agrees to protection from an unusual source.

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