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Common Ground

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.

Top Cast

  • Brittany Murphy

    Brittany Murphy

    Dorothy Nelson

  • Margot Kidder

    Margot Kidder

    Mrs. Nelson

  • Mimi Rogers

    Mimi Rogers

    McPherson

  • Helen Shaver

    Helen Shaver

    Janet

  • Jason Priestley

    Jason Priestley

    Billy

  • Eric Stoltz

    Eric Stoltz

    Johnny Burroughs

  • Beau Bridges

    Beau Bridges

    Father Leon

  • Ed Asner

    Ed Asner

    Ira

  • Jonathan Taylor Thomas

    Jonathan Taylor Thomas

    Tobias

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.

Rating

5.0 / 10
21 Reviews
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