The Godfather of Black Business

For decades, the world's most high-profile entertainers, athletes and politicians have turned to one man for advice during the most pivotal moments in their lives and careers, including a Grammy Award® winner, a Hall of Famer, a heavyweight boxing champion of the world and two U.S. Presidents. This man is Clarence Avant. The Black Godfather charts the exceptional and unlikely rise of Avant, a music executive whose trailblazing behind-the-scenes accomplishments impacted the legacies of icons such as as Bill Withers, Quincy Jones, Muhammad Ali, Hank Aaron, and Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. Driven by a sense of equality, loyalty, and justice, Avant broke away from the Jim Crow South and became an outstanding negotiator as deep-rooted racism penetrated every corner of the United States. Avant shattered people's notions of black executives, redefined the entertainment industry for artists and executives of color, and his altruistic spirit inspired others to follow. "The Godfather of Black Music" is directed by Academy Award® nominee Regina Hudlin and features interviews with Snoop Dogg, Diddy, Lionel Richie, Susanna Depa...