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Levity (2003)

“How you gonna make it right?”

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Free

Plot

Emerging from the shadows of a life sentence, Manuel Jordan finds himself in a gripping exploration of redemption's labyrinth after 23 years of incarceration for the murder of teenager Abner Easley. Now free, Jordan is haunted by the specter of his past, etched into his memory with the stark face of his victim from a worn newspaper clipping. He returns to the city that bore witness to his crime, his heart heavy with the quest for salvation and forgiveness. In this philosophical journey, he discovers a beacon in the form of a community house, run by the enigmatic preacher Miles Evans. Here, amidst intimate voice-overs that weave an intricate tapestry of life's meaning and redemption's various roads, Jordan finds a home and a purpose. As he navigates the turbulent waves of his newfound freedom, Jordan forges an unlikely friendship with Adele Easley, the sister of his victim. This delicate relationship serves as a poignant attempt to heal the wounds he inflicted all those years ago. Concurrently, he crosses paths with Sofia Mellinger, the troubled daughter of a renowned singer. Lost in the whirlwind of her life, devoid of adult guidance, Sofia represents another soul mired in the complexities of redemption. Levity is a captivating tale of a man's struggle to reconcile with his past, set against the backdrop of a world that offers both harsh judgement and tender forgiveness. This is not merely a chronicle of a man's search for redemption but a testament to the resilience of the human spirit amid adversity. Through the intertwined lives of its characters, the film illuminates the profound meaning of life and the diverse philosophies that guide us towards redemption.

Where to watch Levity?

Levity is a crime movie featuring Billy Bob Thornton and directed by Ed Solomon.

Levity is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Tubi TV.