The Black Godfather (2019)
The Black Godfather (2019) is a documentary movies directed by Reginald Hudlin. The film depicts the story of music executive Clarence Avant, told by the people he worked with.[1]
Plot
Clarence Avant, known as “the godfather of black music”, is perhaps not well-known by the general public, but very famous in the music industry. Starting as a manager to pianist-composer Lalo Schifrin, he later founded record labels, served as concert organizer, a special events producer, a fund-raiser for Democratic politicians, and a mentor to several African American execs.[1]
Empowerment
Clarence Avant, a power figure in the music industry; it is paramount that African Americans and black people all over the world have this record of History, and are aware that this man lives to move his community and his people forward in more ways than one. It's a great portrayal of how social entrepreneurship can be a major thing in the big money leagues and move entire generations forward.[2]
The Black Godfather, known as such inside the tightknit music and entertainment fraternity, is music executive Clarence Avant, who quietly became one of the most influential dealmakers in the business over the past six decades. One who has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, had a varied career as a manager, the founder of two record labels and an occasional concert organizer and event producer. But his real influence came from advocating for black artists and advising them on how to get paid what they were worth.[3]