DISCUSSION

Film School Friday: Godfather of Harlem

May 21, 2021

4:00 PM ET | 1:00 PM PT

The Motion Picture Association and EPIX co-hosted this edition of Film School Friday featuring creators and actors from Godfather of Harlem — the acclaimed series inspired by infamous Harlem crime boss Bumpy Johnson.

The discussion features two of the show’s leading actors — Giancarlo Esposito and Ilfenesh Hadera — as well as executive producers Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein.

MPA’s Vice President of External and Multicultural Affairs John Gibson moderates.

Conversation Participants:

Chris Brancato

Co-Creator & Executive Producer, "Godfather of Harlem"; Co-Creator & Executive Producer, "NARCOS"

Paul Eckstein

Co-Creator & Executive Producer, "Godfather of Harlem"; Producer, "NARCOS"

Giancarlo Esposito

Actor, Godfather of Harlem

Ilfenesh Hadera

Actor, Godfather of Harlem

John Gibson (Moderator)

Vice President, External and Multicultural Affairs, Motion Picture Association

Opening Remarks By:

Charles H. Rivkin

Chairman and CEO, Motion Picture Association

Co-hosted with:

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