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Godfather of Harlem S2E6 — The Ballot or the Bullet

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Godfather of Harlem•Season 2•Episode 6

The Ballot or the Bullet

8.4/10 · 582 votesMay 23, 202154 min

Ranked #5 of 10 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

Three Freedom Riders are murdered in Mississippi, and Bumpy Johnson wants justice, as well as a hedge against Federal investigation. Chin Gigante evades imprisonment with an “insanity” defense, and Malcolm X delivers his most fervent call to action.

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Forest Whitaker

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Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson

Erik LaRay Harvey

Erik LaRay Harvey

Delbert C. 'Del' Chance

Vincent D'Onofrio

Vincent D'Onofrio

Vincent 'Chin' Gigante

Ilfenesh Hadera

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Mayme Johnson

Antoinette Crowe-Legacy

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Elise Johnson

Nigel Thatch

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Malcolm X

Lucy Fry

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Stella Gigante

Rafi Gavron

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Ernie Nuzi

Demi Singleton

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Margaret Johnson

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Melanie J. Baker

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Episode Summary

"The Ballot or the Bullet" is episode 6 of Godfather of Harlem season 2. It scored 8.4/10 from 582 votes, ranking #5 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.3). It aired on May 23, 2021.

Next: E7 · Man of the Year Best of Season 2