anthology,woman director

Common Ground (2000)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Donna Deitch
  • Profile picture of Brittany Murphy
    Dorothy Nelson Brittany Murphy
  • Profile picture of Margot Kidder
    Mrs. Nelson Margot Kidder
  • Profile picture of Mimi Rogers
    McPherson Mimi Rogers
  • Profile picture of Helen Shaver
    Janet Helen Shaver
  • Profile picture of Jason Priestley
    Billy Jason Priestley
  • Profile picture of Eric Stoltz
    Johnny Burroughs Eric Stoltz
  • Profile picture of Beau Bridges
    Father Leon Beau Bridges
  • Profile picture of Ed Asner
    Ira Ed Asner

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Keywords

  • anthology
  • woman director