Donnie L. Betts

Music is My Life Politics My Mistress
Documentary by No Credits Productions (Documentary) Director/Producer betts is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, theater director and podcast host. His documentary “Music is My Life, My Politics, My Mistress: The Story of Oscar Brown Jr.” won 11 Best Film or Audience Choice awards, aired on PBS Plus. The film was featured in IDA Doc Magazine and is part of the Black Film Archives at Indiana University streaming on kweli.tv. His film Dearfield: The Road Less Traveled,” about the all-black Colorado town was nominated for an Emmy. Emmy for his film “My Voice” on hip hop artist and activist Jeff Campbell. Winner of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts. He was part of the producing team for the launch of BET’s Starz in Black. donnie has created content for John Sayles. Best Director for .The Mountain Top, A founding member theater companies in Denver, City Stage Ensemble and Denver Black Arts Company. His audio drama podcast series Destination Freedom Black Radio Days heard on Broadway Podcast Network and all platforms has won numerous awards. A producer of “The Holly” a film that looks at police corruption he recently won an Emmy for “The Holly”. Currently at work on “ Resisting” at look at the use of force in America by law enforcement and others. He attended Yale School of Drama.

Dearfield The Road Less Traveled Budget: $0 - $100K | Documentary Freedom for Blacks in America has always meant land ownership and self reliance. Dearfield The Road Less Traveled is one such story.

Resisting Documentary The film will take a poignant and intimate approach, delving into the lives of these families and the profound impact of excessive force by local law enforcement. By sharing their personal stories, the documentary exposes the devastating consequences of police brutality on individuals and communities. Alongside these firsthand accounts, the film incorporates expert perspectives from activists and scholars who analyze the influence of District Attorneys and police unions, which contribute to the lack of transparency and accountability in policing practices.