Faith, Family Legacy, Social Justice & the Power of Storytelling
This week on DREAMLEAPERS® with Harriette Cole, we welcome Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III and his son, award-winning filmmaker Eli Moss, for a powerful conversation about faith, family legacy, voting rights, and storytelling as a vehicle for social change.
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III is the senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Illinois. A nationally respected preacher, poet, author, activist, and filmmaker, Dr. Moss is known for his commitment to social justice, equality, and faith-centered leadership.
He is the founder of Unashamed Media Group, a production company dedicated to creating stories that inspire the heart and challenge the mind. His short film Otis' Dream recounts his grandfather's unsuccessful attempt to vote in 1946, preserving a powerful family legacy and reminding audiences of the sacrifices made in the fight for voting rights.
Dr. Moss is also the author of Blue Note Preaching in a Post-Soul World: Finding Hope in an Age of Despair.
Eli Moss
Eli Moss is an award-winning writer, director, and filmmaker whose creative work explores identity, resilience, faith, and the human experience through the intersection of sound and image.
Raised on Chicago's South Side, Moss brings a poetic and deeply personal perspective to storytelling. He serves as Creative and Artistic Director of Unashamed Media Group, the family-founded production company supported by a Lilly Endowment grant.
His upcoming projects include Our Daily Bread, a narrative short exploring the underground gambling world through the eyes of a Chicago chef, and Blue Notes, a documentary featuring Grammy-winning guitarist Isaiah Sharkey that traces the musical connections between Chicago, Senegal, and the West African kora.
Moss holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Performance and Philosophy from Morehouse College and a Master of Fine Arts in Film Production from Loyola Marymount University.
About the Conversation
Together, father and son explore the responsibility of preserving family history, the importance of civic participation, and the transformative power of authentic storytelling. Their conversation reminds us that honoring the dreams and sacrifices of previous generations can inspire us to build a better future.
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