Oscar Nominee: 'A Love Song for Latasha'

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Apr 12, 2021

The documentary short “A Love Song for Latasha” tells the story of Latasha Harlins, whose murder was a key factor in sparking the 1992 Los Angeles riots. We speak with director Sophia Nahli Allison about the film, which has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary Short.

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