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Common Ground (2000)

R · 2000-01-29 · 1h 45m · EN
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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.

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Harvey FiersteinWriterTerrence McNallyWriterDonna DeitchDirectorPaula VogelWriter

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Brittany MurphyBrittany MurphyDorothy NelsonMargot KidderMargot KidderMrs. NelsonMimi RogersMimi RogersMcPhersonHelen ShaverHelen ShaverJanetJason PriestleyJason PriestleyBillyEric StoltzEric StoltzJohnny BurroughsBeau BridgesBeau BridgesFather LeonEd AsnerEd AsnerIraJonathan Taylor ThomasJonathan Taylor ThomasTobiasJames Le GrosJames Le GrosAmosBrian KerwinBrian KerwinChuck DawsonSteven WeberSteven WeberGil Roberts

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Woman directorAnthology

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Genre affinityDrama · Tv MovieTheme affinityWoman Director · AnthologyDialogue densityDramaDirector preference305232Actor preference114921 · 93673 · 97960Country preferenceCa

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What is Common Ground about?

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.

How long is Common Ground?

Common Ground has a runtime of 105 minutes.