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Johnny O: The Pirate’s Story

A true old-timer just keeps dancing, even in the face of uncertain change. CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE.

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By Lu Olkowski • Nov 26, 2014 • 27m Listen

A true old-timer just keeps dancing, even in the face of uncertain change. John Ostoich has spent most of his life on the San Pedro waterfront and has stories to tell. CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE.

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Cargoland was produced by Lu Olkowski as part of KCRW’s Independent Producer Project. We're proud to announce that she has been nominated for the 2015 Prix Italia; won a 2015 Edward R. Murrow Regional Award (Best News Series) for her investigation; and received a Los Angeles Press Club Award for this piece.

Photo: John Ostoich, better known as Johnny O. (Lu Olkowski)

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