Clarence Avant

Born: 1931-02-25

Legendary behind-the-scenes music figure. Founded Sussex Records in 1969 with artists on their roster that included Bill Withers, Dennis Coffey, Gallery, and Rodriguez before folding in 1975.

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The Color Purple

as African Musician
Released: 1985-12-18

An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the...

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Searching for Sugar Man

as Self
Released: 2012-06-30

Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the...

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The Black Godfather

as Self
Released: 2019-06-07

Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes...

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Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

as Self
Released: 1990-10-05

The extraordinary life of Quincy Jones -- one of the 20th century's most influential and...

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2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

as Self
Released: 2021-11-20

Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame...

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Still Bill

as Self
Released: 2010-01-27

STILL BILL is an intimate portrait of soul legend Bill Withers, best known for his classics...

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