Common Ground (2000)

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.

Directing:
  • Donna Deitch

Writing:
  • Terrence McNally
  • Harvey Fierstein
  • Paula Vogel

Stars:
Release Date: 2000-01-29
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  • Country: CA, US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 105
Beau Bridges
Beau Bridges
Father Leon
James Le Gros
James Le Gros
Amos
Aron Tager
Aron Tager
Mr. Manos
Brittany Murphy
Brittany Murp...
Dorothy Nelson
Jason Priestley
Jason Priestl...
Billy
Caterina Scorsone
Caterina Scor...
Peggy
Eric Stoltz
Eric Stoltz
Johnny Burroughs
Helen Shaver
Helen Shaver
Janet
Margot Kidder
Margot Kidder
Mrs. Nelson
Mimi Rogers
Mimi Rogers
McPherson
Edward Asner
Edward Asner
Ira
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Jonathan Tayl...
Tobias
Brian Kerwin
Brian Kerwin
Chuck Dawson
Steven Weber
Steven Weber
Gil Roberts
Dan Lauria
Dan Lauria
Coach Davis
Jackie Laidlaw
Jackie Laidla...
Grace
Gina Sorell
Gina Sorell
Justine
Erik Knudsen
Erik Knudsen
Young Johnny Burroughs
Harvey Fierstein
Harvey Fierst...
Don
Ed Asner
Ed Asner
Ira