Who Is Amos Otis?

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Who Is Amos Otis?

2021

1h 45m

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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After assassinating the President, Amos Otis pleads self-defense and must convince the jury that America was not only under attack by its unhinged ruler -- but that his actions saved the country and the world. The assassin's provocative testimony and ingenious defense turns the proceedings upside down and puts our country on trial. He confronts our political climate head-on while daring the jury to side with a murderer on a suicide mission to save them. No one can tell if he's a mad man, con man or savior of the world. Not even his attorney. This searing, mind-bending political thriller is in the spirit of The Twilight Zone and based on a Pulitzer Prize-nominated play. As one reviewer noted, "If you are wondering how fiction could read like our current reality, this is the story for you."

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Benjamin Franz

Film Threat

This is a wonderful courtroom drama. Seek out Who is Amos Otis? if you enjoy this particular genre and want an interesting spin on the usual fare.

Rated: 7/10

Jan 10, 2022

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Jonathan W. Hickman

The Newnan Times-Herald

JFK conspiracy theorists might find it charming. Newberry does a lot with a little...

Rated: 5/10

Jan 7, 2022

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Ava T

Is this not art imitating life? Political life in 2020 could be potentially repeated in 2024, and this film could still be relevant...

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/17/24

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Brian T

Ridiculously comical, at best and now I just lost time watching this nonsense.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/16/24

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Michael F

To me, it's obviously about Trump. I found it interesting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/24

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Joshua M

Incredibly bad, even for a low budget movie. As a lifelong Democrat who considers Trump an existential threat, this poorly written, poorly acted pseudo-Twilight Zone would never be tolerated if the un-named "President" was not in fact Trump. The only thing as alarming as the Orange One's election is that this movie has an 80% rating!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/04/24

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Bill N

you cant begin to explain this very unique and good film IMO its a must see you wil not regret spending the time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/24

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Robert H

This movie is right on target!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/24

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Amos Otis

Rico Reid

Jason Johnson

A.J. Ford

Agent Tucker

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Charlotte Walker

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After assassinating the President, Amos Otis pleads self-defense and must convince the jury that America was not only under attack by its unhinged ruler -- but that his actions saved the country and the world. The assassin's provocative testimony and ingenious defense turns the proceedings upside down and puts our country on trial. He confronts our political climate head-on while daring the jury to side with a murderer on a suicide mission to save them. No one can tell if he's a mad man, con man or savior of the world. Not even his attorney. This searing, mind-bending political thriller is in the spirit of The Twilight Zone and based on a Pulitzer Prize-nominated play. As one reviewer noted, "If you are wondering how fiction could read like our current reality, this is the story for you."

Director: Greg Newberry
Producer: Greg Newberry, Jeff Kraemer
Screenwriter: Greg Newberry
Production Co: Who is Amos Otis, Squeaky Toy Films
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 28, 2021
Runtime: 1h 45m

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