Common Ground

Donna Deitch
2000-01-29


4.7
105 min

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

Name Character Team
Brittany Murphy Dorothy Nelson Unowned
Margot Kidder Mrs. Nelson Unowned
Mimi Rogers McPherson Unowned
Helen Shaver Janet Unowned
Jason Priestley Billy Unowned
Eric Stoltz Johnny Burroughs Unowned
Beau Bridges Father Leon Unowned
Ed Asner Ira Unowned
Jonathan Taylor Thomas Tobias Unowned
James Le Gros Amos Unowned
Brian Kerwin Chuck Dawson Unowned
Steven Weber Gil Roberts Unowned
Caterina Scorsone Peggy Unowned
Dan Lauria Coach Davis Unowned
Jackie Laidlaw Grace Unowned
Gina Sorell Justine Unowned
Erik Knudsen Young Johnny Burroughs Unowned
Aron Tager Mr. Manos Unowned
Harvey Fierstein Don Unowned