Clarence Avant
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Clarence Alexander Avant was a prominent American music executive, businessman and film producer. Widely recognized as "The Black Godfather", Avant's career was characterized by his advocacy for equitable treatment and compensation for African American artists in the entertainment industry.
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The Color Purple
Searching for Sugar Man
The Black Godfather
Stalingrad: Film 1
Still Bill
Save the Children
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones9 credits on file
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New AttitudeAwards 2
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Clarence Alexander Avant was a prominent American music executive, businessman and film producer. Widely recognized as "The Black Godfather", Avant's career was characterized by his advocacy for equitable treatment and compensation for African American artists in the entertainment industry. His efforts were acknowledged with his 2021 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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