Godfather of Harlem

"Godfather of Harlem" is a compelling crime drama series that premiered in 2019. Starring Forest Whitaker as the infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson, the show chronicles his return to Harlem in the early 1960s after a decade in prison. Facing a neighborhood now under the control of the Italian mob, Bumpy forms alliances with civil rights leaders like Malcolm X to reclaim his territory. The series masterfully intertwines historical events with fictional narratives, offering a rich portrayal of the intersection between crime and civil rights.