It’s a harsh reality that news of someone dying often hits us instantly now: a text, an email, a post. It can knock you down — and that is what I’m still feeling a day after learning of Michael’s death.
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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.
August 21, 2025
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/ Variety
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."
August 20, 2025
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/ The Hollywood Reporter
Residency Honoring the Legacy of Social Justice Leader Michael Latt Selects Eight Fellows for Virtual Program
March 27, 2025
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The short documentary features Andrew Young and the late Jerry West talking about the connection between basketball and civil rights.
January 27, 2025
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/ The Hollywood Reporter
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.
January 3, 2025
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/ Deadline
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.
September 22, 2024
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/ Linkedin