Overview

• Scarlett and Lance Wactor attended the June 24 screening at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood and received a standing ovation during a post-film Q&A.
• Wactor’s brother Lance stepped in to re-record several of Johnny’s lines in post-production, replicating his voice for the final cut.
• Cast member Micah Joe Parker praised Wactor’s performance and spoke about his ongoing influence during the festival discussion.
• Ciao, Mama is now available for purchase online, with 60% of proceeds directed toward a scholarship established in Johnny Wactor’s name.
• Leonel Gutierrez and Frank Olano were sentenced after no-contest pleas, and suspects Robert Barceleau and Sergio Estrada face murder trials following indictments.