'Sleepers' at 30: Barry Levinson Reflects on the Film's Controversy
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- Category: Entertainment
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-25 13:34 UTC
- Sources: The Hollywood Reporter
Director Barry Levinson discusses the controversy surrounding his film 'Sleepers'. He is still unsure why the project was met with such criticism, despite winning an Oscar. The film explores men seeking justice after suffering abuse as teens at a boys home.
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