Searxng/Sleepers 1996 movie movie Movie Nearly 30 years later, Barry Levinson still questions the controversy around his acclaimed drama Sleepers, a harrowing tale of trauma, friendship, and justice. April 27, 2026 AceShowbiz - Nearly three decades after its release, Sleepers director Barry Levinson remains puzzled by the debates that surrounded his acclaimed drama. Based on Lorenzo Carcaterra's bestselling novel, the film tells a harrowing story of childhood trauma, friendship, and justice.