Movie Description
Common Ground
(2000)Overview
This movie contains three short stories dealing with the theme of homosexuality. In "A Friend of Dorothy", a woman joins the Navy during the 1950s and discovers lesbianism. In "Mr. Roberts", a teacher in a 1970s 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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Donna Deitch
- Writer : Paula Vogel,Terrence McNally,Harvey Fierstein
- Editor : Robin Katz
- Cast : Brittany Murphy,Margot Kidder,Mimi Rogers,Helen Shaver,Jason Priestley,Eric Stoltz,Beau Bridges,Ed Asner,Jonathan Taylor Thomas,James Le Gros,Brian Kerwin,Steven Weber,Dan Lauria,Jackie Laidlaw,Gina Sorell,Erik Knudsen,Aron Tager,Harvey Fierstein,Caterina Scorsone
Cast
Dorothy Nelson
Mrs. Nelson
McPherson
Janet
Billy
Johnny Burroughs
Father Leon
Ira
Tobias
Amos
Chuck Dawson
Gil Roberts
Coach Davis
Grace
Justine
Young Johnny Burroughs
Mr. Manos
Don
Peggy
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Facts
Original TitleCommon Ground
Status Released
Release Information
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2000-01-29
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 45m
Production CompaniesShowtime Networks,WinSome Productions
Genres
- TV Movie
- Drama
