---
title: "Give Me Liberty"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/give-me-liberty-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 565720
imdb_id: "tt4169146"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 72
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Give Me Liberty (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/give-me-liberty-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Give Me Liberty is a 2019 American comedy drama directed by Kirill Mikhanovsky with a runtime of one hour and fifty minutes. It had its world premiere on the opening night of the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2019, and was later screened in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.

The film centers on medical transport driver Vic in Milwaukee, America's most segregated city, as a riot breaks out. Vic must choose between keeping his promise to transport a group of elderly Russians to a funeral and helping Tracy, a young black woman with ALS. The film stars Chris Galust and Lauren Lolo Spencer.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A medical transport driver navigates a Milwaukee riot while juggling competing passenger commitments."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Kirill Mikhanovsky with a world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
- Screened in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
- Features a breakout performance by Lauren Lolo Spencer as Tracy.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film can feel relentless and exhausting to watch.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is described as a joyous, tender blast that is relentless and exhausting in its pacing.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #milwaukee-setting, #medical-transport, #civic-unrest, #intergenerational-cast, #comedy-drama, #festival-premiere

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | JustWatch TV, Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom, YOW.tv | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kirill Mikhanovsky
- **Networks / Studios**: Give Me Liberty Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chris Galust** as *Vic*
- **Lauren 'Lolo' Spencer** as *Tracy*
- **Maksim Stoyanov** as *Dima*
- **Darya Ekamasova** as *Sasha*
- **Steve Wolski** as *Steve*
- **Michelle Caspar** as *Michelle*
- **Anna Maltova**
- **Arkady Basin**
- **Sheryl Sims-Daniels**
- **Zoya Makhlina**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Give Me Liberty (2019)?
Streaming availability details can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database or Music Box Films.

### Q: Is Give Me Liberty worth watching?
Yes, it is a critically recognized comedy drama that premiered at Sundance and screened at Cannes.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration of the film?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and fifty minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes or viewing details?
Give Me Liberty is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Give Me Liberty — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/565720)
- [Give Me Liberty (2019 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Give_Me_Liberty_(2019_film))
- [Give Me Liberty (2019) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4169146/fullcredits/cast)
- [Give Me Liberty (2019) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/565720-give-me-liberty/cast)
- [Give Me Liberty (2019 film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Give_Me_Liberty_(2019_film))

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*
