Godfather Of Harlem TV Series (Bumpy Johnson Story) - (Forest Whitaker/Epix/Trailer)

[Nicole0416_718_929_646212]

Most predictable character death ever. I knew what type of time it was when he said that they were leaving for LA.

I guess the hitter’s wife will be on a solo return trip back to Italy. Nothing for her to complain about now.

I’m getting anxiety watching this knowing how NOI treated Malcolm and watching the inevitable take place.

 

[Ol’Otis]

Why

I hate when they make the mob seem bigger than what they were
They were literally informants

 

[old pig]

dope season finale

 

[Methodical]

I love this show

Godfather of Harlem is up there with The Wire, The Sopranos, Breaking Bad, etcc


Power just

 

[Methodical]

Most predictable character death ever. I knew what type of time it was when he said that they were leaving for LA.

I guess the hitter’s wife will be on a solo return trip back to Italy. Nothing for her to complain about now.

I’m getting anxiety watching this knowing how NOI treated Malcolm and watching the inevitable take place.

You know the irony is that Malcolm X was talking shyt on white folks but got killed by the brothers got me


Anything in Malcolm X scenes that always make me rooting for him while you know this isn't going end well for him

 

[MikelArteta]

You know the irony is that Malcolm X was talking shyt on white folks but got killed by the brothers got me


Anything in Malcolm X scenes that always make me rooting for him while you know this isn't going end well for him

Since they are not following history I hope they let him live

 

[Methodical]

Since they are not following history I hope they let him live

I know they're not following history but used based on the real people so they gonna die for sure. This is the first season and Malcolm X already left NOI in this episode. Of course, they going to have him die in the future.

 

[MikelArteta]

I know they're not following history but used based on the real people so they gonna die for sure. This is the first season and Malcolm X already left NOI in this episode. Of course, they going to have him die in the future.

real life bumpy died three years after Malcolm was killed

 

[Nicole0416_718_929_646212]

I know they're not following history but used based on the real people so they gonna die for sure. This is the first season and Malcolm X already left NOI in this episode. Of course, they going to have him die in the future.

Yeah, they can’t just outright lie and rewrite history. If anything, what they’re using now is for dramatic affect so I don’t expect the story to match up point for point - but like you said they’re not going to distort reality because that would be a disservice to Malcolm. The only comforting part is that he died a legend rather than a coward, he never sold out and he knew the risks involved - even in his short life he was willing to make the sacrifice which is still studied and practiced today; in that sense, his spirit never perished. That’s what I keep in mind. There’s people who live their entire wasted and nonproductive lives not having a moral code - at least he did while receiving recognition for it.

The actor playing him is bodying that role - he’s immersed in the character; these are the type of actors (and actresses) who need to depict important public figures. You can feel the authenticity, not just watching a person put on an act.

 

[old pig]

Yeah, they can’t just outright lie and rewrite history. If anything, what they’re using now is for dramatic affect so I don’t expect the story to match up point for point - but like you said they’re not going to distort reality. The only comforting part is that he died a legend rather than a coward, he never sold out and he knew the risks involved - even in his short life he was willing to make the sacrifice which is still studied and practiced today; in that sense, his spirit never perished. That’s what I keep in mind. There’s people who live their entire wasted and nonproductive lives not having a moral code - at least he did while receiving recognition for it.

damn girl.

 

[Methodical]

Yeah, they can’t just outright lie and rewrite history. If anything, what they’re using now is for dramatic affect so I don’t expect the story to match up point for point - but like you said they’re not going to distort reality because that would be a disservice to Malcolm. The only comforting part is that he died a legend rather than a coward, he never sold out and he knew the risks involved - even in his short life he was willing to make the sacrifice which is still studied and practiced today; in that sense, his spirit never perished. That’s what I keep in mind. There’s people who live their entire wasted and nonproductive lives not having a moral code - at least he did while receiving recognition for it.

The actor playing him is bodying that role - he’s immersed in the character; these are the type of actors (and actresses) who need to depict important public figures. You can feel the authenticity, not just watching a person put on an act.

Exactly.

Let me ask you a question. Who played Malcolm X so well?

Nigel Thatch or Denzel Washington?

 

[Nicole0416_718_929_646212]

Between this and The Irishman- I had enough of the mob this weekend. I think that I’ve seen every NY/NJ/PA Italian actor from Boardwalk Empire, Goodfellas, Casino, Donnie Brasco etc

And Vincent Donofrio is from Bensonhurst-
all those racist derogatory words coming out his mouth like water, him and pisan Paulie sounding real comfortable with the lingo.

 

[old pig]

Between this and The Irishman- I had enough of the mob this weekend. I think that I’ve seen every NY/NJ/PA Italian actor from Boardwalk Empire, Goodfellas, Casino, Donnie Brasco etc

And Vincent Donofrio is from Bensonhurst-
all those racist derogatory words coming out his mouth like water, him and pisan Paulie sounding real comfortable with the lingo.

ya he been tossing the word around a lot this season but tonite tho he really let in to that shyt

 

[Nicole0416_718_929_646212]

damn girl.

This episode had me tearing up- Malcolm’s inner struggle, his own people that he was loyal to; tried to tear him down for what? Ego and white acceptance. my father lived during that era; he collected all types of memorabilia and photos, magazines. Grandparents are from Harlem. Places and people that were the center of a lot of movements. Sad.

 

[Nicole0416_718_929_646212]

Exactly.

Let me ask you a question. Who played Malcolm X so well?

Nigel Thatch or Denzel Washington?

Wow. Great question- I have to think about this one.