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.
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.
Glenn Kaino honors Michael Latt with his latest work, “Lotus (Lead With Love)” exhibited at 2025 Frieze Los Angeles
An installation of paint, gold and ruthenium-plated model parts, meteor fragments, amber, quartz, steel, foam, appeared at 2025 Frieze Los Angeles paid homage to Lead With Love, Kaino’s long-time collaborator, Michael Latt.
Hoops, Hopes and Dreams Premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in Park City
Premiering in the Shorts 1 Program at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Hoops, Hopes, and Dreams was produced by Michael Latt and directed and produced by Glenn Kaino.
2025 Grant: 2025 Panavision Package
2025 Panavision Grant Awarded to Walter Thompson Hernandez for His Debut Feature, If I Go Will They Miss Me