The inspirational story of activist and Kids Off the Block founder Diane Latiker is on its way to the big screen. According to Deadline, feature “The Power of One: The Diane Latiker Story” hails from director Bill Duke (“A Rage in Harlem”) and producers Global Genesis Group and JBM Productions.

“The Power of One” will trace Latiker’s creation of Chicago nonprofit Kids Off the Block, which offers youths a safe space to focus on their school work, away from street gangs. “Latiker opened her heart and home to at-risk youth in the turbulent Roseland neighborhood, in spite of opposition from local government officials, members of her own family, and the vicious gangs,” the source details. “The movie follows [her] harrowing and dramatic rise over thirty years ago from working in a hair salon to leading a nation-wide movement.”

“It’s so important to receive support when you decide to open your heart, home, and life to children affected by violence! If we don’t do it for our children, who’s going to do it? Now more than ever, they need us to open our hearts and offer them a safe space in our communities! It worries me that young people think there is no hope beyond the gun; it’s our job to show them that it is and we will through this film,” Latiker declared. “I believe this film with Mr. Duke directing will inspire the world and give hope to millions of children for generations to come.”

“Diane is my hero,” Duke said. “She is the example we should all follow. She is saving out future, leading the way to the light of hope for our children.”