Godfather of Harlem

TV Review: Godfather of Harlem

Posted 6 years ago

Synopsis: Godfather Of Harlem tells the true story of infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker), who in the early 1960s returned from ten years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the...

Forest Whitaker, Vincent D’Onofrio star in Godfather of Harlem trailer

Posted 6 years ago

In the new trailer for Epix's upcoming crime drama series, GODFATHER OF HARLEM, Forest Whitaker's Bumpy Johnson is looking to harness the American dream, and he's willing to do it by any means neccessary. Based on true events, GODFATHER OF HARLEM centers...

Forest Whitaker returns to a life of crime in Godfather of Harlem teaser

Posted 6 years ago

Forest Whitaker will be turning to a life of crime in Godfather of Harlem, an upcoming Epix series inspired by the true events surrounding infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson. After returning to his old neighbourhood in the early 1960s following...

Forest Whitaker to star in crime/drama series Godfather of Harlem

Posted 7 years ago

Last year we heard about a potential series which would tell the true story of '60s crime boss Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson. At the time it was said that Forest Whitaker (BLACK PANTHER) was looking to take on the lead role,...