Liberty Heights

(1999)Directed by Barry Levinson127 min · RDrama
You're only young once, but you remember forever.

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.

Adrien Brodyas Van Kurtzman
Ben Fosteras Ben Kurtzman
Orlando Jonesas Little Melvin
Bebe Neuwirthas Ada Kurtzman
Joe Mantegnaas Nate Kurtzman
Richard Klineas Charlie, Nate's Assistant
Vincent Guastaferroas Pete, Nate's Assistant
Justin Chambersas Trey Tobelseted
Carolyn Murphyas Dubbie the Blonde
James Pickens Jr.as Sylvia's Father
Frania Rubinekas Grandma Rose
Anthony Andersonas Scribbles
Kiersten Warrenas Annie the Stripper
Kevin Sussmanas Alan Joseph Zuckerman
Katie Finneranas Mrs. Johnson
Gideon Jacobsas Ben Kurtzman - Age 8
Evan Neumannas Sheldon
Charley Scaliesas Louie
Susan Duvallas Teacher #2