Raising the Heights (1998)
Overview
When a perfect storm breeds violence in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Crown Heights, a black teenager and a Jewish reporter face pivotal choices that could alter the course of their lives.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $3,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $3,000.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.293 |
Directed By
Max Gottlieb
Crew
Max Gottlieb
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