A Harlem Mother

A Harlem Mother

14 mins | Documentary, Family | Jan. 1, 2009

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.

A Harlem Mother

14 mins | Documentary, Family | Jan. 1, 2009

A Harlem Mother
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.
Producers Block Productions
Original title A Harlem Mother
Directors Ivana Todorović
Writers

Cast

Jean Corbett-Parker

as Herself