Epix is digging into the shady side of history books for its upcoming drama “Godfather of Harlem” starring Forest Whitaker. In the series, he plays American mob boss and bookmaker Bumpy Johnson (born Ellsworth Raymond Johnson) in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood during the 1960s. His life has inspired many TV and movie adaptations, most recently on the big screen in “American Gangster.”
In the teaser trailer below, Bumpy wants his old neighborhood back after time spent in prison. As Swizz Beatz & Dmx’s “They Don’t Love Me” plays, he uses strong-arm tactics to get what he wants. He also forges a partnership with Malcolm X (Nigel Thatch), whose famous speech about using “any means necessary” can also be heard.
Here’s Epix’s official description:
“Premiering on Epix this fall, Godfather of Harlem is inspired by the story of infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker), who in...
In the teaser trailer below, Bumpy wants his old neighborhood back after time spent in prison. As Swizz Beatz & Dmx’s “They Don’t Love Me” plays, he uses strong-arm tactics to get what he wants. He also forges a partnership with Malcolm X (Nigel Thatch), whose famous speech about using “any means necessary” can also be heard.
Here’s Epix’s official description:
“Premiering on Epix this fall, Godfather of Harlem is inspired by the story of infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker), who in...
- 3/21/2019
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
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