Comedy,Drama
United States of America
Give Me Liberty is a 2019 American comedy-drama film directed by Kirill Mikhanovsky and written by Mikhanovsky and Alice Austen. The film follows Vic, a medical transport driver in Milwaukee, as he tries to navigate his way through the city during a riot while simultaneously trying to fulfill his promise to get a group of elderly Russians to a funeral.
Along the way, Vic's van is joined by Tracy, a young black woman with ALS who needs to get to a medical appointment at the same time that the funeral is scheduled. As the riot escalates, Vic and Tracy must rely on each other to navigate the chaos and reach their respective destinations.
Through its portrayal of the diverse characters who share Vic's van, Give Me Liberty explores issues of race, class, and immigration in America's most segregated city. The film has been praised for its realistic depiction of life on the fringes of society, its blend of comedy and drama, and its energetic and innovative cinematography.
