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Michael Latt was a passionate social justice leader. He harnessed art, storytelling and advocacy to create numerous nationwide impact initiatives to bring love, hope and healing to support underrepresented communities.
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The Michael Latt Legacy Fund

The Michael Latt Legacy Fund was established to continue the work and impact of the late Michael Latt.

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The moment I realized that I could use my skill set for social good, I decided to dedicate the rest of my career to helping others, empowering storytellers of color, and fighting injustice wherever it stands.”

–Michael Latt
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The Michael Latt Legacy Fund / Marketing Impact Grant
The first year of the Marketing Impact Grant was given to the project RICKY, written and directed by Rashad Frett who won the Directing Award at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and will be released in the Fall.
Sundance Collab’s Cultural Impact Residency Honoring the Legacy of Michael Latt
Honoring the legacy of social justice advocate Michael Latt, this six-month online residency program on Sundance Collab is designed to uplift storytellers of color with a focus on creative, social and cultural impact and to galvanize communities with opportunities, hope and inspiration. 
Andscape Buys ‘Hoops, Hopes & Dreams,’ Documentary About How Martin Luther King and Obama Used Basketball to Ignite Change
Andscape, the Black-led media platform owned by The Walt Disney Company, has acquired “Hoops, Hopes & Dreams,” a short documentary that premiered at Sundance Film Festival. It also received the best documentary short award at the 2025 Cleveland International Film Festival.
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Michael Latt Legacy Fund Aims to Carry on Artistic Mission for Lead With Love Founder
Sundance Institute director Michelle Satter announced on social media the fund will continue her late son's work "using art to foster love, hope and healing by leveraging storytelling for enduring social impact."
This spring, The SoLa Foundation proudly launched the inaugural Michael Latt Artivist Accelerator Program: Art in Action.
This 12-week internship program for ages 16-22, highlights the intersection of art and activism. Through immersive workshops, guest speakers, and curated events, students explored how creative expression can drive change while developing ideas for community-focused art projects.
“Hopes, Hoops and Dreams,” premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival
This short documentary produced by Michael Latt and directed by Glenn Kaino, premiered at Sundance 2025, won Best Documentary Short at Cleveland International Film Festival.

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