# Liberty Heights (1999)

> Two Jewish brothers come of age in 1950s Baltimore as racial integration, forbidden social worlds, and a family gambling business unsettle their inherited boundaries.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/16286

## Facts

- Runtime: 127 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Barry Levinson
- Cast: Adrien Brody, Ben Foster, Orlando Jones, Bebe Neuwirth, Joe Mantegna, David Krumholtz, Rebekah Johnson, Richard Kline
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0165859/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: nostalgic, wistful, warm, nostalgic weekend viewing, historical drama night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of friendship and identity set against the backdrop of a changing America.

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