Michael Latt Legacy Fund Aims to Carry on Artistic Mission for Lead With Love Founder

Michael was the best of us. Someone who believed fundamentally that community was important for its own sake, that culture can change the world, that - if this was true - undersupported artists in particular deserved particular support.

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.

Residency Honoring the Legacy of Social Justice Leader Michael Latt Selects Eight Fellows for Virtual Program

The short documentary features Andrew Young and the late Jerry West talking about the connection between basketball and civil rights.

The Michael Latt Legacy Fund, which launched earlier this year to honor and continue the social justice advocacy work of Michael Latt, has announced a series of grants, scholarships and educational programming to support nonprofit organizations and artists whose work leverages storytelling as a vehicle for social transformation.

Centered on the belief that film has the unique power to spark and activate collective change, we hosted an enriching filmmakers lunch during the NMV Summit to bring together trailblazers, innovators, and changemakers who are making significant impact in the film realm.