Overview

Fact based story about the racial tensions that occurred in Boston in the 1970's because of court ordered busing to end desegregation. The story focuses on an African-American mother determined to get her children a quality education and a white lawyer trying to deal with inner city problems.

Cast

Jane Curtin, CCH Pounder, Erika Alexander, Georgia Emelin, Sean McCann, James Farentino, Richard Thomas, Mary Kane

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What is "Common Ground" about?

Fact based story about the racial tensions that occurred in Boston in the 1970's because of court ordered busing to end desegregation. The story focuses on an African-American mother determined to get her children a quality education and a white lawyer trying to deal with inner city problems.

When was "Common Ground" released?

Common Ground was released in 1990.

Who stars in "Common Ground"?

The cast includes Jane Curtin, CCH Pounder, Erika Alexander, Georgia Emelin.