New Film in Production
Who the Hell is Johnny Otis?
When a high school counselor told him to quit his Black friends, Loannis Veliotes, the son of Greek immigrants, dropped out and became Johnny Otis, a legendary innovator of Rhythm & Blues.
A musician, artist, and writer, but his book defending the 1965 Watts Rebellion – Listen to the Lambs – was a full-throated battle cry against racism and white supremacy. And it nearly ended his career.
This is the provocative and inspiring story of the artist behind “Willie and the Hand Jive,” who influenced R&B and soul singers from Big Mama Thornton and Gladys Knight to Soul musicians today such as Bruno Mars and Jon Batiste. And it’s about his lifelong battle with white supremacy.
To learn more about this important film, watch the slide show
URLS from the Slide-Show
From Slide # 2: Watch a 15 Minute Sample Piece + Music Video
From Slide # 9: Join our GoFundMe campaign, give what you can, and spread the word
For more information contact David Zeiger at: dzeiger@displacedfilms.com
213-595-1561
From Slide # 2: Watch a 15 Minute Sample Piece + Music Video
From Slide # 9: Join our GoFundMe campaign, give what you can, and spread the word
For more information contact David Zeiger at: dzeiger@displacedfilms.com
213-595-1561