The film has a strong political statement with an impassioned look at the ups and downs of the gay rights movement throughout recent U.S. history.
Common Ground (2000)
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Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins
Genre: Television
Synopsis: Three short stories comprise this film, which deals with the issues and themes related to homosexuality. "A Friend of Dorothy" deals with a young woman who enlists in the navy in the 1950's only to... Three short stories comprise this film, which deals with the issues and themes related to homosexuality. "A Friend of Dorothy" deals with a young woman who enlists in the navy in the 1950's only to discover lesbianism. "Mr. Roberts" follows the travails of a 1970s teacher as he attempts to keep his homosexuality closeted. "Amos and Andy" deals with a father's feelings regarding his son's wedding to another man. [More]
Starring: Edward Asner, Beau Bridges, Brian Kerwin, Harvey Fierstein
Starring: Edward Asner, Beau Bridges, Brian Kerwin, Harvey Fierstein, Margot Kidder, Dan Lauria, James LeGros, Brittany Murphy, Jason Priestley, Mimi Rogers, Helen Shaver, Eric Stoltz, Steven Weber, Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Director: Donna Deitch
Director: Donna Deitch
Screenwriter: Terrence McNally
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