Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorSophia Nahli Allison’s “A Love Song for Latasha” (streaming on Netflix) centers on the life of Latasha Harlins, a young Black girl killed by a convenience store owner.
Her death contributed to the outcry that led to the 1992 L.A. uprising, and now in 2020, her story remains more relevant than ever.
Rather than recount the details about the injustice of her murder, Allison focused in her film on a life reimagined, recreated.
She shared her thoughts on memories, dreams and creativity.I remember the future as deeply as I remember the past.Drifting through the galaxies.Seated at the birthplace of my mother.Flying.Resting.Rising with the tides as the moon pulls me back.
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