Otis’ Dream is a 2020 narrative short documentary (14 minutes) directed by Jason Gerber and Sarah Blue Winslow Gerber and produced by Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III and Stacey Buckner. Featuring Christopher Greer, Tiffany Renee Johnson, and Cole Kennerly, the film brings to life the true story of Otis Moss Sr. and his determined effort to vote in 1946 Jim Crow–era Georgia. Through dramatized reenactments and narration from Moss’ descendants, the documentary highlights themes central to Catholic Social Teaching, including human dignity, solidarity, the fight against racism, and the moral imperative to participate in civic life.

This discussion guide helps viewers explore the film’s focus on racial justice, intergenerational storytelling, and the spiritual strength that sustained Moss’ pursuit of his fundamental rights. Designed for classrooms, parishes, and justice-oriented groups, it invites deeper reflection on historical barriers to voting, the legacy of discrimination, and the call to honor one’s ancestors by engaging fully in the work of democracy today.