Liberty Heights (1999)

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.

Genres: Drama

What to watch after Liberty Heights

• Avalon (1990) — Same feel: reflective, realistic
• L.I.E. (2001) — Same subject: coming of age
• Summer of Sam (1999)
• The Lookout (2007) — Same feel: realistic, dramatic
• Boiler Room (2000)
• Stepmom (1998)