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:
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Chris Brancato
Co-Creator & Executive Producer, "Godfather of Harlem"; Co-Creator & Executive Producer, "NARCOS"
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Paul Eckstein
Co-Creator & Executive Producer, "Godfather of Harlem"; Producer, "NARCOS"
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Giancarlo Esposito
Actor, Godfather of Harlem
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Ilfenesh Hadera
Actor, Godfather of Harlem
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John Gibson (Moderator)
Vice President, External and Multicultural Affairs, Motion Picture Association
Opening Remarks By:
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