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.

Cast

Brittany Murphy, Margot Kidder, Mimi Rogers, Helen Shaver, Jason Priestley, Eric Stoltz, Beau Bridges, Ed Asner

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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 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.

When was "Common Ground" released?

Common Ground was released in 2000.

Who stars in "Common Ground"?

The cast includes Brittany Murphy, Margot Kidder, Mimi Rogers, Helen Shaver.