Synopsis
This semi-autobiographical film by Barry Levinson follows various members of the Kurtzman clan, a Jewish family living in suburban Baltimore during the 1950s. As teenaged Ben completes high school, he falls for Sylvia, a black classmate, creating inevitable tensions. Meanwhile, Ben's brother, Van, attends college and becomes smitten with a mysterious woman while their father tries to maintain his burlesque business.
Key facts
Original language
English
Setting
Maryland
Filming locations
Baltimore
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Black Reel Awards 2000 generic
Soundtracks
| CD | Liberty Heights (Original Score Album) - Andrea Morricone (1999) | 1 release, 1999: Warner Sunset Records |
| CD | Liberty Heights: Music From The Motion Picture (1999) | 3 releases, 1999-2000: Warner Sunset Records |
| Cassette | Liberty Heights: Music From The Motion Picture (1999) | 2 releases, 1999: Warner Sunset Records |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
