Liberty Heights

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Adrien Brody Van Kurtzman

Ben Foster Ben Kurtzman

Orlando Jones Little Melvin

Bebe Neuwirth Ada Kurtzman

Joe Mantegna Nate Kurtzman