Clarence Avant
February 25, 1931 · 95 years old
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.
Known For
4 titles1 
8.2 77k
Searching for Sugar Man
2012 · 1h 26m · Movie
Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock n roller, Rodriguez.
8.2
2 
7.5 2k
The Black Godfather
2019 · 1h 58m · Movie
Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.
7.5
4 
7.0 140
Save the Children
1973 · 2h 3m · Movie
Documentary about a concert held in Chicago in 1972.
7.0