The Black Godfather
“Music. Power. Respect.”
Synopsis
Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.
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The Black Godfather | Trailer | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 7, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Hudlin
- Original Score
- Jasha Klebe
- Original Title
- The Black Godfather
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Boardwalk Pictures, MakeMake
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Hudlin
Jasha Klebe
Matthew Chavez
Will Znidaric, Wyatt Jones
Jennifer Sofio Hall, Nicole Avant, Angus Wall, Andrew Fried, Reginald Hudlin
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Chavez
Director of Photography
Reginald Hudlin
Director
Will Znidaric
Editor
Wyatt Jones
Editor
Jasha Klebe
Original Music Composer
Nicole Avant
Producer
Byron Phillips
Producer
Nelson George
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Godfather
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Black Godfather about?
Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.
Who directed The Black Godfather?
The Black Godfather was directed by Reginald Hudlin.
Who stars in The Black Godfather?
The principal cast of The Black Godfather includes Clarence Avant, Quincy Jones, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Babyface.
When was The Black Godfather released and how long is it?
The Black Godfather was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Godfather?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Godfather was composed by Jasha Klebe.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Black Godfather?
The Black Godfather holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: U/A 16+; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).