Clarence Alexander Avant is an American music executive, entrepreneur, and film producer, who also goes by the name of "The Black Godfather". Avant's 75th birthday was celebrated by Billboard in its February 2006 issue
, if there was a deal that involved black music talent, black culture or civil rights, Avant, now 88, was either the genesis, in the room, or on the conference call when it all went down.
“One of the things that he understands is that there are different kinds of power,” former President Barack Obama, who is one of the many well-known names featured in the film, said. “There’s the power that needs the spotlight, but there is also the power that comes from being behind the scenes.”
Added former President Bill Clinton, “His advice per word is worth more than anyone I ever dealt with.”
Reggie Hudlin, director of the documentary, said that what
