Review of Liberty Heights (1999) by Lisa S — 20 Jan 2007

Its about racical barriers. its like 1950 sbaltimore!Q.

This review of Liberty Heights (1999) was written by Lisa S on 20 Jan 2007.

Liberty Heights has generally received positive reviews.

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By Desson Thomson (1,673) for Washington Post (9,851) on 26 Nov 2008

Demonstrates what writer-director Levinson does best: evoke the sights, smells and atmosphere of his youth with intelligence, humor and a keen…

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By Kathryn B (93) on 26 Jun 2008

I was in this movie. go see it. its sooo awesome!!!! :)…

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By Jack Mathews (1,044) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 04 Dec 2015

Levinson is so skillful at developing personalities, even among the story's would-be villains, that by the halfway point of the movie, every…

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By Kelly K (668) on 23 Feb 2015

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By Allegra F (98) on 14 Feb 2010

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By Aswin W (347) on 22 Dec 2008

Brilliant film. I got to admit that this film showed the tough times between the jews, white and blacks in 1950's in Baltimore…

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By Jessica H (1,882) on 10 Sep 2012

Some nice moments, but weak overall. Not one of Levinson's best…

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By Matt T (586) on 02 Mar 2009

An interesting movie, depicting the beginning of another era in American society trying to overcome racial diferences…

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By Grant W (306) on 20 Mar 2008

That speech that Levinson gives at the end is just bone- chillingly good. Personal filmmaking at its not-quite-Diner-best…

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By Mariana L (66) on 26 Aug 2010

Wryly amusing look at race and minority relations in 1950s Baltimore. Nicely set with likable characters…

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