The Black Godfather

2019 "Music. Power. Respect."

7.5 | 1h58m | R | en | Documentary

Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.

7.5 | 1h58m | R | en | Documentary , Music

Synopsis

Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.

Cast

Director

Matthew Chavez

Producted By

Boardwalk Pictures , MakeMake

Trailers

Clarence Avant

as Self

[2021] 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony [2019] The Black Godfather [2012] Searching for Sugar Man [2010] Still Bill [1990] Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

as Self

[2025] Diane Warren: Relentless [2024] The Greatest Night in Pop [2024] Once Upon a Time Michel Legrand [2024] Don Lewis and The Live Electronic Orchestra [2023] They All Came Out to Montreux [2023] King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones [2023] Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes [2023] Oprah & The Color Purple Journey [2023] Thriller 40

Barack Obama

as Self

[2025] The Second Inauguration of Donald Trump [2025] Court of Gold [2024] Long Distance Swimmer: Sara Mardini [2024] Wise Guys 2 [2024] Mrs Robinson [2024] Our Oceans [2023] The Greatest Show on Earth [2023] Mr. President [2023] Tom Hanks: The Nomad