A-RI Productions Announces Troubled Ledge from writer-director Latreice Lathan

New short film explores grief, friendship, and healing after loss

Mar. 27, 2026 at 12:05am

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Independent short film Troubled Ledge, written and directed by Latreice Lathan, is heading into festival consideration after securing a streaming deal through IDTV Flix. The film explores themes of grief, misunderstanding, and the quiet strength required to move forward after life-changing loss.

Why it matters

Troubled Ledge provides a thoughtful exploration of the emotional impact of grief and loss, tackling difficult subject matter that many can relate to. As an independent production, the film's festival run and streaming deal represent an important milestone for the up-and-coming writer-director Latreice Lathan.

The details

Troubled Ledge is Latreice Lathan's latest short film, following her previous acclaimed work. The 30-minute drama follows the story of what happens "when pain goes unspoken," delving into themes of grief, misunderstanding, and the resilience needed to keep going after life-altering changes.

  • Troubled Ledge is now heading into festival consideration.
  • The film has secured a streaming deal through IDTV Flix.

The players

Latreice Lathan

The writer and director of Troubled Ledge, an up-and-coming independent filmmaker.

A-RI Productions

The production company behind Troubled Ledge.

IDTV Flix

The streaming platform that has secured the distribution rights for Troubled Ledge.

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What they’re saying

“Troubled Ledge is about what happens when pain goes unspoken. It looks at grief, misunderstanding, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going when life has changed in ways you never expected,”

— Latreice Lathan, Writer and Director

The takeaway

Troubled Ledge represents an important step forward for independent filmmaker Latreice Lathan, whose thoughtful exploration of grief and loss in the film has resonated with audiences and secured a valuable streaming distribution deal.