Common Ground

2000

R

1h 45m

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4.7/10
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Drama

This movie contains three short stories dealing with the theme of homosexuality. In "A Friend of Dorothy", a woman joins the Navy during the 1950's and discovers lesbianism. In "Mr. Roberts", a teacher in a 1970's classroom struggles with his closeted gay status. Finally in "Amos and Andy", a father wrestles with his own emotional acceptance of a present day wedding between his son and another man.

Directors

Writers

Paula Vogel(writer by)
Terrence McNally(writer by)
Harvey Fierstein(writer by)
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Brittany Murphy
Dorothy Nelson
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Margot Kidder
Mrs. Nelson
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Mimi Rogers
McPherson
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Eric Stoltz
Johnny Burroughs
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Beau Bridges
Father Leon
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Brian Kerwin
Chuck Dawson
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Steven Weber
Gil Roberts
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Dan Lauria
Coach Davis
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Erik Knudsen
Young Johnny Burroughs
Aron Tager
Mr. Manos

Directors

Writers

Paula Vogel(writer by)
Terrence McNally(writer by)
Harvey Fierstein(writer by)

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Release date

January 29, 2000 (United States)

Country of origin

Canada

Language

English

Production companies

Showtime Networks
WinSome Productions

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