The other side of the tracks Liberty Heights
By Ross Anthony
A warm fuzzy film with a touch of blues for realism. Great script, beautifully shot, and nicely acted. I especially enjoyed the quirky friendship between the confident older Jewish brother and the rich daredevil James-Dean-type gentile.
But there's other interesting story lines of equal importance including the younger Jewish brother and the well-to-do "colored" girl from school. "Hi, I'm Ben, I'm in your homeroom."
Set in 1954, the film holds true to the period.
Liberty Heights. Copyright © 1999. Rated R. Starring Adrien Broody, Bebe Neuwirth and Joe Mantegna. Written and Directed by Barry Levinson. Produced by Barry Levinson and Paula Weinstein at Warner Bros/Baltimore Spring Creek.
Grade..........................A-
-- Copyright © 1999 Ross Anthony, currently based in Los Angeles, has scripted and shot documentaries, music videos, and shorts in 35 countries across North America, Europe, Africa and Asia. For more reviews visit: http://RossAnthony.com
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