WhereCanIWatch.tvWhereCanIWatchWCIW.tv
Trending
Compare streaming services side by side→

Browse by Genre

ActionAdventureAnimationComedyCrimeDocumentaryDramaFamilyFantasyHistoryHorrorMusicMysteryRomanceScience FictionThrillerWarWestern

Browse by Service

NetflixHuluDisney+MaxAmazon PrimePeacockParamount+Apple TV+TubiPluto TVCrunchyrollStarzAMC+MUBIKanopyThe Roku Channel

Useful Links

Free Movies & ShowsTrending NowComing SoonCompare ServicesCollectionsBrowse by TagPopular ActorsBlog
WhereCanIWatch.tv
Blog·Privacy·Terms·Contact

Updated daily · 100+ services

© 2026 WhereCanIWatch.tv

Watch By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem (2020): stream By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem (2020) on MGM Plus, Philo, Spectrum On Demand. Compare all streaming options for this TV show on WhereCanIWatch.tv.

Search movies, TV shows...
The poster features a collage of diverse Harlem musicians and politicians against a cloudy sky, with the title "By Whatever Means Necessary" prominently displayed in bold red letters. The mood is dynamic and celebratory, capturing the essence of the show's themes of community and cultural pride.

By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem

2020 · TV Series · 200 min⭐ 3.3· Updated Apr 2026

1 Season • 4 Episodes

Top Pick

MGM Plus logo

Stream on MGM Plus

HD · Included

Watch →
Scroll for options
🌐English
Rated:TV-14

About

You can stream By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem (2020) on MGM Plus with a subscription.

Inspired by the music and subjects featured in the series “Godfather of Harlem,” this documentary series brings alive the dramatic true story of Harlem and its music during the 1960s, and connects that history to our present moment.

By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem is a show that explores themes of harlem, new york city, 1960s, america. It also touches on civil rights movement and music and black liberation.

Trailer

Cast

Forest Whitaker, Giancarlo Esposito, Ilfenesh Hadera, Gladys Knight, Martha Reeves, Jamal Joseph, Herbie Hancock, Markuann Smith, Denise Oliver-Velez, Gary Bartz

Fairy TaleSerial KillerFree MoviesParodyHaunted HouseTrendingMurder MysteryRoad TripKaijuRom-ComNeo-NoirWorld War IISuperheroZombieComing SoonFairy TaleSerial KillerFree MoviesParodyHaunted HouseTrendingMurder MysteryRoad TripKaijuRom-ComNeo-NoirWorld War IISuperheroZombieComing Soon

You might also like

See all →
Mayday poster

Mayday

2003

⭐ 8.2
This Old House poster

This Old House

1979

⭐ 5.7
American Experience poster

American Experience

1988

⭐ 6.6
20/20 poster

20/20

1978

⭐ 6.1
Countryfile poster

Countryfile

1988

⭐ 4.6🍅 46%
How It's Made poster

How It's Made

2001

⭐ 7.6

Best way to watch

5 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States

Included with subscription

MGM Plus logo
MGM PlusBest dealBest quality

Stream · Included · HD

→
Philo logo
Philo

Stream · Included · HD

→
Spectrum On Demand logo
Spectrum On Demand

Stream · Included · HD

→
MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel logo
MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel

Stream · Included · HD

→
MGM+ Amazon Channel logo
MGM+ Amazon Channel

Stream · Included · HD

→

Last verified 6 days ago

Links may be affiliate links. We earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
The poster features a collage of diverse Harlem musicians and politicians against a cloudy sky, with the title "By Whatever Means Necessary" prominently displayed in bold red letters. The mood is dynamic and celebratory, capturing the essence of the show's themes of community and cultural pride.

By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem

2020•⭐ 3.3•200 min•Updated Apr 2026
🌐English

1 Season • 4 Episodes

You can stream By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem (2020) on MGM Plus with a subscription.

Rated:TV-14

Inspired by the music and subjects featured in the series “Godfather of Harlem,” this documentary series brings alive the dramatic true story of Harlem and its music during the 1960s, and connects that history to our present moment.

By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem is a show that explores themes of harlem, new york city, 1960s, america. It also touches on civil rights movement and music and black liberation.

Cast

Forest Whitaker, Giancarlo Esposito, Ilfenesh Hadera, Gladys Knight, Martha Reeves, Jamal Joseph, Herbie Hancock, Markuann Smith, Denise Oliver-Velez, Gary Bartz

Fairy TaleSerial KillerFree MoviesParodyHaunted HouseTrendingMurder MysteryRoad TripKaijuRom-ComNeo-NoirWorld War IISuperheroZombieComing SoonFairy TaleSerial KillerFree MoviesParodyHaunted HouseTrendingMurder MysteryRoad TripKaijuRom-ComNeo-NoirWorld War IISuperheroZombieComing Soon

5 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States

Keep browsing: Airing Now · Popular TV Shows · Documentary

Documentary

harlem, new york city · 1960s · america · civil rights movement · music · black liberation · black music · godfather of harlem · harlem · spanish harlem

By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem is streaming on MGM Plus. By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem is streaming on Philo. By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem is streaming on Spectrum On Demand. By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem is streaming on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem is streaming on MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability last verified April 8, 2026.

You Might Also Like

Mayday poster

Mayday

2003

⭐ 8.199
This Old House poster

This Old House

1979

⭐ 5.653
American Experience poster

American Experience

1988

⭐ 6.6
20/20 poster

20/20

1978

⭐ 6.1
Countryfile poster

Countryfile

1988

⭐ 4.6🍅 46%
How It's Made poster

How It's Made

2001

⭐ 7.6

All Options

Included with Subscription

MGM Plus logo

MGM Plus

Stream • Included

HD
Open MGM Plus
Philo logo

Philo

Stream • Included

HD
Open Philo
Spectrum On Demand logo

Spectrum On Demand

Stream • Included

HD
Open Spectrum On Demand
MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel logo

MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel

Stream • Included

HD
Open MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
MGM+ Amazon Channel logo

MGM+ Amazon Channel

Stream • Included

HD
Open MGM+ Amazon Channel

Season Availability

Season
Availability
Season 1
Not currently available

Frequently asked questions

By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem (2020) is available to stream on Philo, Spectrum On Demand, Apple TV Store, MGM+ Amazon Channel. Compare prices and options on WhereCanIWatch.tv.