With us in the Jordaan(2000)

With Us in the Jordaan is a Dutch biographical series following the life of Johnny Jordaan, the Netherlands' greatest folk singer, from his youth to stardom. The drama chronicles his rise in Amsterdam's vibrant Jordaan district alongside fellow artists Wim Sonneveld and Willy Alberti. Set against the backdrop of 1950s Holland, the series explores Jordaan's personal struggle as he grapples with his homosexuality—a profound taboo in mid-century Dutch society. The narrative weaves together his musical triumphs with the intimate conflicts of his private life, capturing both the golden era of Dutch folk music and the hidden tensions beneath the surface of post-war entertainment culture.