A Harlem Mother

2009 • Directed by

Ivana Todorović

Documentary, Family

LIFE IS GOOD UNTIL YOU ARE LIVING IT

In 1998, 18 year old Latron Parker made documentary about difficulties growing up in Harlem. Eights years later he was shot dead on the street. Today his mother Jean fights youth gun violence and helps other parents to survive the pain through her organization, Harlem Mothers. Weaving footage from Latron’s own film with scenes from Jean’s new life today.